Senior Financial Leader

Bebeefinancialanalyst; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Stellenbosch is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to oversee financial and operational reporting. The ideal candidate will lead a team of accountants, ensuring accurate and timely financial information delivery. This role requires strong technical accounting skills, leadership experience, and a minimum of 5 years in the field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience at a small audit/accounting practice is beneficial.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational and financial reporting across all subsidiaries.
• Prepare and present financial reports to shareholders.
• Guide, assist, and manage a team of accountants.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Leadership experience

Advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical skills

Education

Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent degree

SAICA, CIMA, or SAIPA accreditation

Job description

Job Opportunity

Senior Financial Analyst

The Senior Financial Analyst will oversee financial and operational reporting across the organization and its subsidiaries. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of financial information while guiding a team of accountants. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, leadership experience, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee operational and financial reporting across all subsidiaries.
• Review and/or prepare monthly management packs.
• Prepare and/or review annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Maintain and update centralized regional financial reports.
• Review VAT calculations and submissions; manage VAT audits.
• Review and prepare tax computations, provisional tax, and dividend payouts.
• Assist with VAT verifications, IT14SDs, and other SARS‑related tax queries.
• Manage the preparation of audit files and liaise with auditors to resolve queries.
• Guide, assist, and manage a team of accountants.
• Prepare and present financial reports to shareholders.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes for new and exiting entities.
• Design and implement financial systems for newly established companies or buildings.
• Review and manage cash flow forecasts and actuals.
• Oversee and reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Assume full accountability for financial activities within the portfolio, proactively addressing challenges and ensuring timely resolution.

Requirements

• Education & Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent degree; SAICA, CIMA, or SAIPA accreditation; Articles or experience at a small audit/accounting practice is beneficial; Advanced Excel skills; Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Skills & Competencies: Ability to work under pressure in a deadline‑driven environment; High degree of accuracy and attention to detail; Strong analytical skills; Team‑oriented with experience managing a team; Excellent work ethic and professionalism; Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.