Looking for a place where your financial expertise and love for problem‑solving can shine? A well-established organization with international roots is in need of a savvy, detailed-orientated Senior Financial Accountant to be part of their team. In this role, be responsible for managing and overseeing daily accounting operations, preparing financial reports and contributing to budgeting and forecasting processes. Act now and apply.

This role involves:

Handling the accounting function for a group of companies

Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports

Completion of information processes and reports

Preparing and managing reconciliations of bank accounts, ledger accounts, and intercompany balances

Reviewing and approving supplier recons.

Overseeing cash drawdowns requests and the reporting of cashflows to internal stakeholders

Coordinating and facilitating timeous payments to suppliers

Assisting with the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts

Finalizing month end and year-end closing processes

Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies

Preparing reports and supporting schedules for external and internal audits

Supervising junior accounting staff and providing guidance and training as needed

Improving systems and procedures and initiating corrective actions

Managing fixed assets register and depreciation calculations

Assisting in implementing financial controls and automation initiative

Skills & Experience

Minimum 5 - 7 years' of experience

Commercial experience in Fishing, Food-Manufacturing, FMCG sector (advantageous)

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations (IFRS or IFRS for SMEs)

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills

Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Navision, Oracle)

Strong organizational and time-management abilities

Qualification:

BCom Accounting (or Similar)

ACMA, CGMA, AGA(SA), PA(SA) OR ACCA