Senior Financial Accountant
Job Description
Are you a highly experienced Senior Financial Accountant who thrives in a structured, process-driven environment and enjoys working across multiple entities?
A well-established organisation within the cold storage and frozen goods sector is seeking a seasoned Senior Financial Accountant to support the Financial Manager and take ownership of full financial accounting, reporting, and compliance functions.
This role is ideal for a technically strong, analytical professional who is detail-oriented, methodical, and passionate about maintaining strong internal controls while driving continuous improvement within the finance department.
WHAT YOU WILL DO- Prepare month-end files, including reconciliations of all Statement of Financial Position accounts
- Compile monthly schedules for month-end close across various entities
- Prepare and process journals across multiple entities
- Conduct financial analysis and prepare management reports
- Prepare VAT and taxation calculations
- Review and sign off invoices, GRVs, and payments
- Manage fixed asset control across various entities
- Prepare for and assist with annual financial audits
- Prepare for and assist with BBBEE audits
- Support the Financial Manager with project roll-outs and departmental initiatives
- Assist with day-to-day management of the finance department
- Ensure sound internal controls and compliance processes
- Manage statutory administration requirements
- Perform ad hoc financial and administrative duties
- BCompt Honours (minimum tertiary qualification required)
- Completed articles
- 10-12 years' financial accounting experience in a medium-sized company
- Strong understanding of internal controls and financial processes
- Advanced Excel skills (essential)
- Solid IT knowledge with relational database experience (Crystal Reports advantageous)
- Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving ability
- Methodical, process-driven, and highly detail-oriented
- Energetic, positive, and adaptable to change
- Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
If you're a driven and experienced Senior Financial Accountant ready to take ownership in a dynamic, multi-entity environment - APPLY NOW!