Senior Financial Accountant at Phakisa Group

Role Summary

• The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for maintaining balance sheet integrity across multiple group companies. This role ensures that all control accounts, reconciliations, and month-end processes are accurate and completed on time.

Key Responsibilities
Balance Sheet Control

• Prepare monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts
• Maintain control account reconciliations including VAT, payroll and inventory
• Reconcile intercompany balances across group entities
• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies

Month-End Close

• Prepare month-end journals including accruals, prepayments and provisions
• Process depreciation and asset movements
• Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts
• Ensure month-end close schedules are completed on time

Reporting Support

• Prepare reconciliation schedules supporting management accounts
• Assist with financial analysis and reporting packs
• Support financial audits and provide required documentation

Internal Control

• Review bank reconciliations prepared by treasury
• Monitor control accounts and escalate irregularities
• Ensure accurate financial records are maintained across systems

Minimum Requirements

• BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification
• 4–7 years relevant accounting experience
• Strong balance sheet reconciliation experience
• Experience in multi-company accounting environments preferred
• ERP system experience (Sage, Odoo or similar)

Key Competencies

• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills
• High attention to detail
• Strong understanding of accounting principles
• Ability to manage deadlines during month-end