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Robert Walters is a global, specialist professional recruitment consultancy. "Our story begins in 1985, when our CEO, Robert Walters, opened the first office in Central London. Rob has led the company ever since and has the same passion and commitment today. Over the last 30 years the busines… read mores has grown and so has our ambition. We now operate across 27 countries and employ over 3,000 people. It’s a powerful success story built on the strength of our people. Organizations rely on us to find high quality professionals for a range of specialist roles. Professionals who are looking for a new role, whether it’s on a permanent, interim or contract basis, trust us to find them their ideal job. I believe that Robert Walters is something special. But I and others in the company never forget that the most important person to us is you – whether you’re a hiring manager or a job seeker." Giles Daubeney, Deputy CEO, Robert Walters Green Park Corner, Green Park Corner Cnr West Road South and, Lower Rd, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
Key qualifications and experience required for the Senior Financial Accountant:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Additional Certifications in Bookkeeping or Accounting would be advantageous
8 – 10 years’ experience in afinance-related role,ideally within the financial services industry
Expertise in accounting andfinancial reportinginmulti-entity environments
Proficient in Sage, QuickBooks, Xeroandadvanced Excel
Experienced in digital document management (e.g., SharePoint)
Skilled in audit supportandregulatory liaison
Key duties of the Senior Financial Accountant:
Maintain accurate financial records by managing general ledger entries, reconciliations, journal postings and intercompany loan accounts across multiple entities
Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, including invoicing, debt collection, supplier account reconciliation and processing national and international payments
Conduct property management support tasks such as invoice processing, client/tenant communication and administrative duties
Reconcile cash books and bank accounts regularly, manage credit card transactions, petty cash balances and ensure accurate recording of all transactions
Prepare financial reports (quarterly/annual), assist with stakeholder reporting and board pack compilation, and support budgeting and forecasting activities
Handle statutory submissions (e.g., VAT returns, EMP201 declarations) while ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
Organise digital filing systems via SharePoint to maintain documentation electronically and support automation initiatives for a paperless environment
Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors during audits or reviews and liaise with banking or insurance institutions as needed
Key personal skills:
Strong organisational skills to manage priorities and meet deadlines without compromising quality
High integrity and strict confidentiality in handling sensitive financial data
Excellent time management to balance routine tasks and ad hoc requests
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment
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