Senior Financial Accountant — IFRS, Audits & Budgets

SKG Properties; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 650 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A real estate company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to monitor financial data and prepare accurate financial statements. Responsibilities include budgeting, reporting, performing audits, and maintaining financial records. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 6-7 years of experience, and familiarity with IFRS reporting. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment and contribute significantly to the company's financial operations.

Qualifications

• 6–7 years of experience in financial department.
• IFRS statutory reporting experience (essential).
• Tax experience (essential).
• Additional certification (e.g. CPA).
• Experience with consolidations (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Preparing underlying working papers for external audit purposes.
• Budget preparation and analysis.
• Interact with external auditors during audits.
• Management of financial statements audits.
• Examine, analyse, and interpret accounting records.
• Prepare financial statements/management accounts.
• Organise and review bookkeeping transactions.
• Gather and monitor financial data.
• Monitor and report on accounting discrepancies.
• Conduct detailed risk analyses.
• Analyse financial trends.
• Perform month-end and year-end close processes.

Skills

Excellent math skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Analytical / Accurate

Achievement orientated

Deadline driven

Time Management

Advanced Excel skills

Ability to work under extreme pressure

Adapting and responding to change

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field

Tools

CaseWare

Sage ERP

Job description

A real estate company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to monitor financial data and prepare accurate financial statements. Responsibilities include budgeting, reporting, performing audits, and maintaining financial records. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 6-7 years of experience, and familiarity with IFRS reporting. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment and contribute significantly to the company's financial operations.