Senior Financial Accountant

Winning Form Group; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Winning Form Group is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to manage financial reporting and performance in Umhlanga, Durban. The role involves supervising finance staff, preparing budgets, ensuring compliance, and supporting the Group Financial Manager. Ideal candidates will have commercial experience, proficiency in financial software, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial experience required.
• Proficiency in Pastel Evolution or similar software.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting and compliance.
• Supervise finance staff and prepare budgets.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and tax compliance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organization

Effective communication

Planning

Project management

Leadership

Accountability

Proactive initiative

Results-oriented

Education

Relevant Degree/Diploma

Tools

Pastel Evolution

Microsoft Office

Job description

Winning Form has an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Financial Accountant based in Umhlanga, Durban. This role involves managing the company's financial reporting and performance to ensure accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment. Responsibilities include supervising finance staff (Creditors, Debtors, Payroll, etc.), preparing budgets, maintaining financial controls, and delivering timely reports. The position also covers tax compliance, audit support (internal, external, SARS, BEE), enforcing internal controls, and adhering to group policies. The Senior Financial Accountant will support the Group Financial Manager, lead special projects, and manage team performance.

Minimum Requirements

• +2 Years of commercial experience.
• Proficiency in Pastel Evolution (or similar software).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Advantageous

• Completion of SAICA Accredited Articles.
• A relevant Degree/Diploma.

Responsibilities

Financial Metrics

1. Preparation of annual budgets.
2. Preparation and review of monthly management accounts with analysis and commentary.
3. Preparation and review of annual financial statements.
4. Preparation and review of monthly working paper files and high-risk reconciliations.
5. Processing routine transactions promptly by junior staff.
6. Handling non-routine and complex transactions such as depreciation, impairments, provisions, etc.
7. Review and approval of payments, ensuring IFRS and tax compliance.
8. Review of tax computations and timely provisional tax payments.
9. Review of VAT and Payroll returns monthly.
10. Settlement of inter-company accounts and loans in line with payment terms.
11. Reconciliation of inter-company balances monthly.
12. Collection of loans and trade debts.
13. Management of working capital and cash flow planning.
14. Identification and implementation of internal controls.
15. Addressing audit findings and impairments provisioning.
16. Reassessment of asset useful lives and depreciation quarterly.
17. Review of asset disposals and general ledger transactions.
18. Stock takes and variance reviews.
19. Review and approval of stock listings and petty cash expenses.
20. Reconciliation of loans and facility accounts.
21. Approval of accruals based on trend analysis.
22. Processing of recurring payments and managing operating costs.
23. Quarterly compliance audits on supplier and customer rebates and discounts.
24. Maintaining organized financial records for audits and investigations.
25. Supporting BEE initiatives to improve company score.
26. Optimizing financial position and performance.
27. Collaborating with departments and external auditors.
28. Minimizing audit overruns through diligent preparation.
29. Supporting senior management with projects, reports, and financial models.
30. Creating and maintaining templates and models for decision-making.
31. Performing other ad hoc tasks as needed.

Skills And Competencies

• Problem-solving, organization, and effective communication skills.
• Strong planning, project management, and leadership abilities.
• Accountability, ownership, and proactive initiative.
• Results-oriented with a focus on objectives.

At Winning Form, we value talent and passion, fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. We encourage candidates with disabilities to apply and will support accommodations during the hiring process.

Please note, if you are not contacted within 30 days, consider your application unsuccessful.