East London: Senior Financial Accountant posted by Flair TM

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare underlying working papers for external audits
• Liaise directly with external auditors during audit processes
• Prepare annual, interim, and monthly financial statements and management accounts
• Manage financial statements audits and agreed audit engagements
• Conduct budget preparation and budget variance analysis
• Perform month-end and year-end close processes
• Organise, prepare, and review bookkeeping transactions
• Analyse and interpret accounting records in line with IFRS standards
• Gather, monitor, and report on financial data, including revenue, expenses, and liabilities
• Identify and report on accounting discrepancies
• Conduct financial risk analysis to support potential investments
• Analyse financial trends and performance indicators
• Support property development finance reporting and multi-entity structures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 6–7 years’ experience in a financial accounting role
• Proven experience in property development, real estate, or commercial finance (advantageous)
• IFRS statutory reporting experience (essential)
• Extensive CaseWare experience (essential)
• Tax experience (essential)
• Experience with budget preparation and financial analysis
• Sage ERP experience (advantageous)
• Experience with consolidations (advantageous)
• Additional professional certification (CPA / CA(SA)) (advantageous)

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial reporting and audit compliance skills
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis capabilities
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly analytical, accurate, and deadline-driven
• Ability to work under high-pressure, fast-paced environments
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Adaptable and responsive to change within a growing property group

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to apply online by submitting a detailed CV.