Senior Financial Accountant - IFRS & Audit Lead (Travel)

Level Up Recruitment Inc.; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 650 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant in South Africa. The successful candidate will monitor financial data, prepare statements, and handle budgeting and internal audits. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 6-7 years of financial experience, with essential IFRS and tax reporting expertise. The role demands strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. A dynamic environment awaits where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 6-7 years of experience in a financial department.
• Budget preparation and analysis experience.
• IFRS statutory reporting experience (essential).
• Tax experience (essential).
• Extensive CaseWare experience (essential).
• Additional certification (e.g., CPA) is beneficial.
• Experience with consolidations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare underlying working papers for external audit purposes.
• Compile and analyse budgets.
• Liaise with external auditors during audit processes.
• Manage financial statement audits and other agreed engagements.
• Examine, analyse, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements.
• Prepare annual, interim, monthly financial statements and management accounts.
• Organise, prepare, and review bookkeeping transactions.
• Gather and monitor financial data such as sales revenues and liabilities.
• Identify, investigate, and report on accounting discrepancies.
• Conduct risk analyses for potential investments.
• Analyse financial trends.
• Perform month-end and year-end close processes.

Skills

Strong numerical ability and attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Analytical and accurate

Achievement-oriented with strong problem-solving skills

Deadline-driven

Effective time management

Advanced Excel skills

Ability to work under pressure

Adaptability and resilience

Education

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

CaseWare

Sage ERP

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant in South Africa. The successful candidate will monitor financial data, prepare statements, and handle budgeting and internal audits. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 6-7 years of financial experience, with essential IFRS and tax reporting expertise. The role demands strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. A dynamic environment awaits where your contributions will make a significant impact.