Senior Financial Accountant (D3)

CLOSING DATE:  25 APRIL 2026

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

This role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, IFRS‑compliant financial information, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting strategic financial decision-making. The successful candidate will review and sign off complex accounting deliverables, guide a team of Financial Accountants, and work closely with senior stakeholders across the Group.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• BCom (Hons) / CTA (NQF Level 8) required.
• Registered Chartered Accountant (SAICA).
• 6 years' experience post-articles in audit / accounting within a large corporate entity or Big 4 environment.
• Experience in the mining sector, exposure to consolidations, and Group reporting will be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of SAP/Oracle, advanced software packages, IFRS, JSE requirements, financial policies, and budgeting fundamentals.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, analytical and auditing skills
• High level of emotional maturity.
• Sound presentation, report writing, communication and time mgt, planning and auditing skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Review operational transactions, accruals, reconciliations and non‑standard/complex accounting entries to ensure full compliance with IFRS.
• Manage key accounting processes including rehabilitation provisions, stock calculations, sales, and IFRS 2 share‑based compensation liabilities.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports, including consolidated Annual Financial Statements, in line with applicable accounting policies.
• Oversee the compilation and finalisation of company‑specific budgets where applicable.
• Compile and review ad‑hoc financial analysis and reports within required timeframes.
• Establish, monitor and enforce internal control processes aligned to the approval framework and audit‑committee requirements.
• Coordinate and prepare audit working papers for both internal and external auditors, and support audit activities.
• Oversee monthly working‑capital reconciliations and manage resolution of outstanding queries.
• Manage fixed asset registers, ensuring correct depreciation methods, residual values and useful‑life assessments.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on finance and accounting queries and ensure effective use of SAP, Excel and web‑based systems.
• Maintain CA(SA) professional registration through ongoing CPD.
• Train, develop and mentor employees in line with organisational requirements

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