Senior Financial Accountant (CA(SA))

Oasis Crescent; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Crescent is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join our finance team in Cape Town. You will own the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting cycles, ensure IFRS compliance and support external and internal audits.

The role requires attention to detail, strong technical knowledge and a proactive approach to controls and process improvement. You will work across multi-entity structures, contribute to group consolidations and management reporting, and partner with senior leadership to

Qualifications

• CA(SA) with strong academic track record.
• 6-10 years' post-qualification experience.
• Trained within a reputable audit firm (preferably Big 4).
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS and financial reporting.
• Experience with group consolidations and complex structures.
• Exposure to financial services, investment management, or fund environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Manage group consolidations across multi-entity structures.
• Deliver high-quality management reporting and variance analysis.
• Oversee aspects of investment / fund accounting where applicable.
• Support audit processes and engage with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and control enhancements.
• Support and mentor junior members of the finance team.

Skills

CA(SA) designation

IFRS expertise

Consolidations

Financial reporting

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

Sage X3

Job description

We are looking to appoint a Senior Financial Accountant to join our finance team within a dynamic and growing investment environment.

This role offers meaningful exposure to group reporting, consolidations, and investment structures, with the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and contribute to the ongoing evolution of our finance function.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will take ownership of key reporting processes across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and insight in all financial outputs. You will play a central role in strengthening controls, supporting audits, and enhancing financial systems and processes.

This is a role for someone who enjoys technical depth, but is equally motivated by impact, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Manage group consolidations across multi-entity structures
• Deliver high-quality management reporting and variance analysis
• Oversee aspects of investment / fund accounting where applicable
• Support audit processes and engage with external auditors
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax, and regulatory requirements
• Drive process improvements, automation, and control enhancements
• Support and mentor junior members of the finance team

Requirements

• CA(SA) with a strong academic track record
• 6-10 years' post-qualification experience
• Trained within a reputable audit firm (preferably Big 4)
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS and financial reporting
• Experience with group consolidations and complex structures
• Exposure to financial services, investment management, or fund environments is advantageous
• A proactive, detail-oriented professional who takes ownership and thrives in a high-performance environment

Advantageous:

• MBA / Master's in Taxation or Accounting

Why Join Us?

• Exposure to a diverse investment portfolio and group structures
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced leadership
• A role with real ownership and influence, not just reporting
• A collaborative, high-performing finance team
• Clear scope for growth and development

Chartered Accountant | CA(SA) | Financial Accountant | Financial Reporting | IFRS | Tax Compliance | Management Accounts | Budgeting & Forecasting | Audit Preparation | Regulatory Reporting | Internal Controls | Consolidations | Sage X3 | Corporate Finance | Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)