Senior Financial Accountant – Financial Operations

About the role

Are you a finance professional who owns the numbers rather than just reviews them? Our client seeks an experienced Senior Financial Accountant – Financial Operations to take full accountability for the integrity of the financial function in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

Key responsibilities

• Own and manage the General Ledger, ensuring accuracy of all financial transactions.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, journals, accruals and provisions.
• Maintain balance‑sheet integrity and investigate variances to resolution.
• Lead high‑volume Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.
• Manage reconciliations across bank, GL, debtors, creditors, intercompany and control accounts.
• Drive month‑end close processes and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Strengthen financial controls and maintain audit readiness.
• Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency gains and process improvements.
• Partner with operational teams to support business performance and financial integrity.
• Coach, mentor and develop the finance team while driving accountability and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Minimum 8 years of operational accounting experience.
• Bilingual in Afrikaans and English.
• Degree in Finance.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Exceptional analytical and investigative abilities.

Required skills

• Strong experience with ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.