Senior Financial Accountant - Group Finance and Accounting Cape Town Description We are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant, reporting to the Senior Finance Manager. The Senior Financial Accountant will be responsible for producing the financial outputs and for implementing processes to ensure the production of the accounting results is simple, relevant, and efficient. The role will involve reporting and presentation of the financial results to the business, its decision makers, external stakeholders and Group Finance. Job Specification Responsible for the complete accounting operations across multiple entities. Perform monthly revenue reconciliations and postings. Lead monthly revenue reporting for all businesses. Collaborate with Accounts Payable and Procurement to ensure accurate coding and allocation of costs. Interrogating data to validate accuracy and support business decision‑making. Manage expense accruals and prepayments across multiple OPEX areas. Maintain fixed asset registers including depreciation and wear and tear analysis. Review and authorise supplier account reconciliations. Coordinate prompt and accurate processing of payments to vendors. Conduct and manage bank, general ledger, debtors’ ledger, supplier ledger and intercompany account reconciliations. Monitor and report on company cash flows and handle cash drawdown requests. Support the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts. Collaborate with stakeholders including auditors, Group Finance and operational teams. Responsible for the overall delivery of accurate monthly financial reporting in accordance with predetermined deadlines to the business and Group Finance. Responsible for reporting and analysis as required, to provide value through ongoing and ad‑hoc financial information to the business. Responsible for all statutory and regulatory reporting and filing. Ensure compliance with relevant laws, accounting standards, and company policies. Ensure the risks, administration and compliance with income tax, transfer pricing and VAT rules are understood, adhered to, and regularly reviewed. Skills Required Relevant degree and articles advantageous. Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in Financial Services. Experience in multi‑currency, multi‑company, and multi‑jurisdictional accounting. Cashflow and credit control management. Forecasting and budgeting. Up‑to‑date working knowledge of international financial reporting standards and experience in preparation of statutory accounts in accordance with those standards. Excellent computer skills, and in particular a good knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Windows‑based accounting packages. Experience in income tax, VAT and CGT administration and calculations. The ability to communicate effectively with staff on all levels. The ability to prioritise and plan a challenging workload and to meet tight reporting deadlines. A systematic work method and attention to detail. Additional Information We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio‑economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Hiring decisions are based on skills, qualifications and experiences. We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet. For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please visit Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners. #J-18808-Ljbffr