Senior Financial Accountant

A prestigious, multi-generational family office with a global presence is looking for a dynamic Senior Financial Accountant to join their Johannesburg team.

Positioned at the core of the finance function, this role offers an exciting opportunity to maintain robust financial records, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving process improvements within a collaborative and supportive team.

With a focus on digital transformation and paperless initiatives, this position offers the chance to work with advanced technology platforms such as SharePoint, while enjoying flexible working opportunities and exposure to multi-entity operations.

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 a finance-related role, ideally within the financial services industry
• Expertise in accounting and financial reporting in multi-entity environments
• Proficient in Sage, QuickBooks, Xero and advanced Excel
• Experienced in digital document management (e.g., SharePoint)
• Skilled in audit support and regulatory 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

If you are eager to join a globally renowned family office and take on high-impact financial management responsibilities while collaborating with a close-knit, like-minded team, contact us to explore this exciting opportunity.