Senior Financial Accountant ( CA) SA

Headhunters; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant (CA) in Johannesburg. The candidate should be a qualified Chartered Accountant with 2–3 years of experience, preferably in the manufacturing sector. Key responsibilities include financial reporting, analysis, managing cash flows, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years post-article working experience.
• Experience in the manufacturing sector is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyse, and present monthly financial results to management.
• Timely and accurate preparation of monthly management accounts packs.
• Conduct comprehensive financial and variance analysis.
• Monitor, manage, and forecast short- and long-term cash flows.
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Conduct costing analysis to support production and profitability.
• Review and improve financial processes.
• Maintain and forecast cash flow and liquidity.
• Review and enhance internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Drive compliance with accounting standards.
• Engage in product costing and provide insights.
• Support audits and statutory reporting.
• Maintain complete financial accounting records.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets.
• Ensure accurate application of IFRS.
• Assist in preparation of annual financial statements.
• Address stock variances as per monthly stock take.
• Maintain and manage the fixed asset register.

Skills

Chartered Accountant [CA(SA)]

Financial reporting

Financial analysis

Internal controls understanding

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Financial ERP systems

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant [CA(SA)]

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial ERP systems

Job description

Our client, a prominent name in the manufacturing industry, is seeking to employ a Senior Financial Accountant (CA) SA to their team-based in Johannesburg (Industria).

Awesome career opportunity awaits.

Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant [CA(SA)].
• 2–3 years post-article working experience.
• Experience in the manufacturing sector.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, analysis, and internal controls.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyse, and present monthly financial results to management.
• Timely and accurate preparation of monthly management accounts packs.
• Conduct comprehensive financial and variance analysis.
• Monitor, manage, and forecast short- and long-term cash flows.
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Conduct costing analysis to support production and profitability.
• Review and improve financial processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Maintain and forecast cash flow and liquidity.
• Review and enhance internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Drive compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies.
• Engage in product costing and provide insight on cost efficiencies.
• Support audits and statutory reporting.
• Maintain complete, accurate financial accounting records.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets and perform variance analysis.
• Ensure accurate application of IFRS in financial statements and reports.
• Assist in preparation of annual financial statements and audit readiness.
• Analyse and address stock variances as per monthly stock take.
• Maintain and manage the fixed asset register.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.