Jobs at Robert Walters

Key qualifications and experience required for the Senior Financial Accountant:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Additional Certifications in Bookkeeping or Accounting would be advantageous
• 8 – 10 years’ experience in afinance-related role,ideally within the financial services industry
• Expertise in accounting andfinancial reportinginmulti-entity environments
• Proficient in Sage, QuickBooks, Xeroandadvanced Excel
• Experienced in digital document management (e.g., SharePoint)
• Skilled in audit supportandregulatory liaison

Key duties of the Senior Financial Accountant:

• Maintain accurate financial records by managing general ledger entries, reconciliations, journal postings and intercompany loan accounts across multiple entities
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, including invoicing, debt collection, supplier account reconciliation and processing national and international payments
• Conduct property management support tasks such as invoice processing, client/tenant communication and administrative duties
• Reconcile cash books and bank accounts regularly, manage credit card transactions, petty cash balances and ensure accurate recording of all transactions
• Prepare financial reports (quarterly/annual), assist with stakeholder reporting and board pack compilation, and support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Handle statutory submissions (e.g., VAT returns, EMP201 declarations) while ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Organise digital filing systems via SharePoint to maintain documentation electronically and support automation initiatives for a paperless environment
• Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors during audits or reviews and liaise with banking or insurance institutions as needed

Key personal skills:

• Strong organisational skills to manage priorities and meet deadlines without compromising quality
• High integrity and strict confidentiality in handling sensitive financial data
• Excellent time management to balance routine tasks and ad hoc requests
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment

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Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the company’s overall business goals.
• Present short- and long-term HR plans.
• Design organizational structures and role profiles to support business objectives.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including induction and onboarding.
• Design and deliver training programs and coaching interventions.
• Monitor workforce planning and succession strategies to ensure future readiness.
• Support salary reviews, benchmarking exercises, and B-BBEE plan implementation.
• Provide guidance on employee relations issues and HR policy interpretation.
• Lead wellness initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with HR-related legislation by updating policies and procedures.
• Draft HR reports and analyze metrics to inform decision-making.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A relevant Human Resources Degree (Honours or Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a Senior HR Business Partner capacity, ideally within the financial services sector.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS systems.
• Strong understanding of general HR policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Proven leadership capabilities with experience managing teams effectively.
• Strong planning, organizing, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.