Senior Financial Accountant: IFRS Expert & Audit Lead

Derivco; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Derivco in Durban is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to act as a technical authority within the Group Finance team. You will own month-end close for your scope, lead statutory reporting, manage external audits and advise the Group CFO.

Coaching juniors and strengthening controls are key parts of the role. The ideal candidate holds a CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA, with 6–8 years of progressive financial accounting experience, IFRS/local GAAP expertise and strong ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification: CA(SA), ACCA or CIMA.
• 6-8 years of progressive financial accounting experience.
• Expert knowledge of IFRS, local GAAP and relevant tax legislation.
• Experience coordinating statutory audits end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex journals, assess accruals and review inter-entity transactions to reflect IFRS/local GAAP.
• Manage month-end close for your scope and investigate variances for audit-ready records.
• Lead statutory reporting for assigned entities across jurisdictions.
• Coordinate external audits and respond to auditor queries end-to-end.
• Prepare VAT returns and income tax reconciliations.
• Provide technical commentary on performance and risk to the Group Finance Director.
• Strengthen financial controls and governance documentation.
• Coach junior team members and review their work.
• Leverage AI and automation to improve processes.

Skills

ERP proficiency

Analytical skills

Technical accounting judgement

Multi-entity experience

Education

CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Derivco in Durban is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to act as a technical authority within the Group Finance team. You will own month-end close for your scope, lead statutory reporting, manage external audits and advise the Group CFO.

Coaching juniors and strengthening controls are key parts of the role. The ideal candidate holds a CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA, with 6–8 years of progressive financial accounting experience, IFRS/local GAAP expertise and strong ERP skills.