Senior Financial Accountant

Are you a seasoned Financial Accountant looking for a high-impact role within a prestigious, globally-present family office? A dynamic Senior Financial Accountant is needed to join their collaborative team in Johannesburg. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the core of their finance function, focusing on maintaining robust financial records, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous process improvements.

This role offers exposure to multi-entity operations and a forward-thinking environment with a strong focus on digital transformation and paperless initiatives. You’ll work with advanced technology platforms like SharePoint and enjoy flexible working opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records, including managing general ledger entries, reconciliations, journal postings, and intercompany loan accounts across multiple entities.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, managing invoicing, debt collection, supplier account reconciliation, and processing national and international payments.
• Provide property management support, handling invoice processing, client/tenant communication, and administrative duties.
• Regularly reconcile cash books and bank accounts, manage credit card transactions, petty cash balances, and ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions.
• Prepare comprehensive 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) ensuring full compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Organise and maintain digital filing systems using SharePoint to ensure electronic documentation and support automation for a paperless environment.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external auditors during audits or reviews, and liaise with banking or insurance institutions as required.

What You’ll Need (Qualifications & Experience):

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant financial field.
• Additional Certifications in Bookkeeping or Accounting are a strong advantage.
• 8 – 10 years of experience in a finance-related role, ideally within the financial services industry.
• Proven expertise in accounting and financial reporting, especially in multi-entity environments.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with digital document management systems (e.g., SharePoint).
• Skilled in providing audit support and liaising with regulatory bodies.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• High integrity and a commitment to strict confidentiality when handling sensitive financial data.
• Excellent time management skills to balance routine tasks with ad hoc requests efficiently.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.

If you are eager to advance your career with a globally renowned family office and take on high-impact financial management responsibilities, while working alongside a close-knit and like-minded team, we encourage you to apply!