Financial Accountant at Sun International

Job Description

• The Financial Accountant is responsible for preparing and delivering financial accounting, reporting, tax, VAT, and statutory compliance activities for designated business units.
• The role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records, manages reconciliations and financial statements, supports audit requirements, and drives effective financial controls in accordance with IFRS, legislative requirements, and company standards.

Core behavioural & Technical / proficiency competencies

Behavioural

• Deep customer and market understanding
• Responsive to customer feedback
• Demonstrate end‑to‑end ownership for resolving customer problems
• Accountability
• Continuous improvement
• Transparency
• Collaborative and a team player
• Clear communicator
• Takes ownership

Technical

• Knowledge of statutory legal and tax requirements
• Strong technical knowledge including IFRS developments
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems
• Accounting principles (IFRS), practices and procedures
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Process improvement
• Tax calculations
• SARS verifications
• VAT calculations and submissions
• Preparation of AFS
• Full understanding of the budgeting and forecasting process
• Keep abreast of new developments in the financial and tax fields

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• BCom degree with CTA (Honours) with completed articles, CA(SA)

Experience

• 6 years’ experience in a financial accounting and reporting environment
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and the legislative environment