Key qualifications and experience required for the Senior Financial Accountant:<\/p>\n
\tBachelor’s degree\u00a0in a relevant field
\n\tAdditional\u00a0Certifications in Bookkeeping or Accounting\u00a0would be advantageous
\n\t8 \u2013 10 years\u2019 experience\u00a0in afinance-related role,ideally within the\u00a0financial services industry
\n\tExpertise in\u00a0accounting\u00a0andfinancial reportinginmulti-entity environments
\n\tProficient in\u00a0Sage, QuickBooks, Xeroandadvanced Excel
\n\tExperienced in\u00a0digital document management\u00a0(e.g., SharePoint)
\n\tSkilled in\u00a0audit supportandregulatory liaison<\/p>\n
Key duties of the Senior Financial Accountant:<\/p>\n
\tMaintain accurate financial records by managing general ledger entries, reconciliations, journal postings and intercompany loan accounts across multiple entities
\n\tOversee accounts payable and receivable functions, including invoicing, debt collection, supplier account reconciliation and processing national and international payments
\n\tConduct property management support tasks such as invoice processing, client\/tenant communication and administrative duties
\n\tReconcile cash books and bank accounts regularly, manage credit card transactions, petty cash balances and ensure accurate recording of all transactions
\n\tPrepare financial reports (quarterly\/annual), assist with stakeholder reporting and board pack compilation, and support budgeting and forecasting activities
\n\tHandle statutory submissions (e.g., VAT returns, EMP201 declarations) while ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
\n\tOrganise digital filing systems via SharePoint to maintain documentation electronically and support automation initiatives for a paperless environment
\n\tCollaborate with internal teams and external auditors during audits or reviews and liaise with banking or insurance institutions as needed<\/p>\n
Key personal skills:<\/p>\n
\tStrong organisational skills to manage priorities and meet deadlines without compromising quality
\n\tHigh integrity and strict confidentiality in handling sensitive financial data
\n\tExcellent time management to balance routine tasks and ad hoc requests
\n\tAbility to work independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.robertwalters.co.za\/ ) or<\/p>\n
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