Senior Financial Accountant — IFRS/GAAP & Close Leader

CDW Co.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

CDW Cape Town is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to deliver accurate financial accounting, reporting and analysis across assigned areas. You will own the monthly close, prepare journals and reconciliations, and ensure the integrity of balances in line with IFRS and Group policies.

This role requires a qualified accountant with post-qualification experience, strong technical knowledge, excellent Excel skills, and the ability to coach junior staff.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with post-qualification experience in practice and/or complex commercial environments.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with IFRS applications.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned areas of the monthly close, ensuring accurate and timely reporting within deadlines.
• Prepare and review journals, accruals, adjustments and reconciliations across accounting areas.
• Investigate accounting differences including intercompany and cost allocation.
• Maintain balance sheet control via reconciliations and timely clearance.
• Analyze monthly results and provide commentary on movements, risks and issues.
• Support audits by preparing schedules and coordinating with auditors.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Excel proficiency

Analytical/problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication/presentation

Time management

Stakeholder management

Coaching junior staff

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CA(SA))

Tools

Navision

Workday

ERP/Financial reporting systems

Job description

CDW Cape Town is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to deliver accurate financial accounting, reporting and analysis across assigned areas. You will own the monthly close, prepare journals and reconciliations, and ensure the integrity of balances in line with IFRS and Group policies.

This role requires a qualified accountant with post-qualification experience, strong technical knowledge, excellent Excel skills, and the ability to coach junior staff.