Senior Financial Accountant — Hybrid Role with Growth

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant for a leading diversified mining group in Rustenburg, North West. The role centers on accurate IFRS reporting, general ledger integrity, and support for budgeting, forecasting and audits.

You will lead month-end close, enhance internal controls and mentor junior staff, while working in a hybrid setup that balances in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Professional qualification such as CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive financial accounting experience, ideally in mining/industrial sector.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review IFRS-based financial statements monthly, quarterly and annually.
• Manage general ledger and ensure timely, accurate transactions.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable and cash flow management.
• Perform variance analyses and provide commentary on budget vs forecast.
• Assist in budgets and financial forecasts.
• Develop internal controls and safeguard assets.
• Support external audits with documentation and explanations.
• Identify process improvements and implement best practices.
• Mentor junior accounting staff.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CA(SA) / ACCA / CIMA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant for a leading diversified mining group in Rustenburg, North West. The role centers on accurate IFRS reporting, general ledger integrity, and support for budgeting, forecasting and audits.

You will lead month-end close, enhance internal controls and mentor junior staff, while working in a hybrid setup that balances in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.