Senior Financial Accountant — IFRS & Controls (Hybrid)

Salix Recruitment; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Medical aid and retirement

Professional development

Annual leave

Hybrid work arrangement

Modern office in Johannesburg

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Salix Recruitment in Johannesburg, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to lead month-end close, ensure IFRS-compliant reporting, and strengthen internal controls within a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate has a BCom/CA(SA) or equivalent, 5+ years in financial accounting, strong Excel and ERP experience (SAP/Oracle/QuickBooks), and excellent communication with stakeholders.

Competitive salary with bonuses, medical aid and retirement contributions, plus opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (e.g., BCompt, BAcc).
• Professional qualification such as CA(SA), ACCA, or CIMA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience in financial accounting.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and ERP proficiency.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger, AP, and AR functions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual IFRS-compliant statements.
• Conduct variance analysis and explain results.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with department heads.
• Develop robust internal controls and asset protection.
• Manage year-end audit with external auditors.
• Identify process improvements and efficiency gains.
• Ensure tax compliance and statutory reporting.
• Mentor junior accounting staff.
• Support ad-hoc financial projects.

Skills

General ledger management

IFRS knowledge

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder communication

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

Job description

Salix Recruitment in Johannesburg, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to lead month-end close, ensure IFRS-compliant reporting, and strengthen internal controls within a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate has a BCom/CA(SA) or equivalent, 5+ years in financial accounting, strong Excel and ERP experience (SAP/Oracle/QuickBooks), and excellent communication with stakeholders.

Competitive salary with bonuses, medical aid and retirement contributions, plus opportunities for