Senior Financial Accountant

Edge Executive Search Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant in Johannesburg, South Africa. The successful candidate will manage the financial reporting process, ensuring compliance with IFRS, and drive efficiencies in accounting practices. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing VAT returns, and maintaining general ledger integrity. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, possess CA(SA) qualification, and have at least 2 years of post-articles experience in corporate finance. Advanced Excel and knowledge of ERP systems are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (NQF 7) required.
• CA(SA) or equivalent professional qualification necessary.
• Minimum 2 years post-articles experience in a corporate finance role strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements in line with IFRS.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and manage VAT returns.
• Produce management reporting and insights for decision-making.

Skills

IFRS Knowledge

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CA(SA) or equivalent

Tools

ERP Systems (SAP, Sage, Oracle)

CaseWare

Job description

Senior Financial Accountant | Turffontein, Johannesburg | Permanent

If you thrive on clean numbers, strong controls, and month-end momentum, this role will keep you challenged. You’ll step into a hands‑on finance seat with real influence on reporting quality, compliance, and process automation.

Reporting to the Financial Manager, you’ll execute and continuously improve core accounting and reporting activities across the finance function. The focus is on accuracy, audit readiness, and dependable management information, while actively driving efficiencies through better systems, stronger reconciliations, and smarter reporting tools.

Our client is a well‑established organisation with a dynamic operating environment and a strong focus on operational discipline, compliance, and performance visibility. You’ll join a collaborative corporate finance team where integrity, confidentiality, and continuous improvement matter.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and reporting in line with IFRS
• Maintain general ledger integrity, including journals, accruals, month‑end adjustments, and balance checks
• Compile, reconcile, and submit VAT returns and manage VAT‑related queries and audit trails
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, including departmental input consolidation and variance analysis
• Produce management reporting and provide insights to support decision‑making and business planning
• Maintain and enhance Power BI dashboards to track performance against budget
• Coordinate internal and external audits, compile audit packs, and implement audit recommendations
• Oversee payroll‑related accounting, including reconciliations, payroll journals, and statutory obligations
• Review payment requests, strengthen payment controls, and support supplier reconciliations and cash flow monitoring
• Contribute to system enhancements, integrations, automation initiatives, and mentor junior finance team members

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Accounting (postgraduate finance qualification advantageous)
• CA(SA) or equivalent professional qualification
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles (essential)
• Minimum 2 years post‑articles experience in a corporate finance or accounting role (outside of audit)
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS, VAT, payroll accounting, and statutory submissions (PAYE, UIF, SDL)
• Advanced Excel capability (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas) and Power BI (dashboards, data modelling)
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Sage, Oracle, or similar) and CaseWare financial statement preparation
• A proactive, disciplined approach with close attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset

What Success Looks Like

• Month‑end reporting delivered on time, accurate, and decision‑useful
• Clean reconciliations with strong supporting documentation and a stable trial balance
• VAT and payroll submissions completed correctly and on schedule, with audit‑ready trails
• Budgets and forecasts supported by clear variance insights and practical recommendations
• Audit processes run smoothly with reduced findings and measurable control improvements
• Finance processes streamlined through automation, better reporting, and stronger data discipline