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Senior Financial Accountant â International Logistics Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Senior Financial Accountant â International Logistics
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Senior Financial Accountant – International Logistics
Recruiter:
Network Recruitment
Job Ref:
NFU016041/PAB
Date posted:
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
SUMMARY:
Are you a technically strong Senior Financial Accountant with proven experience in inter‑company accounting and multi‑currency environments?
This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex balance sheet areas within a dynamic international organisation where accuracy, control, and continuous improvement are key.
POSITION INFO:
Our client is a reputable international organisation operating within a fast‑paced, globally connected environment. The business has a strong presence across multiple countries and requires robust financial reporting and governance to support its operations.
The Senior Financial Accountant will play a key role within the finance function, taking responsibility for balance sheet integrity, inter‑company reconciliations, and month‑end close activities. Working closely with the Finance Manager and cross‑border stakeholders, this role supports accurate reporting, audit readiness, and financial control across multiple entities and currencies.
This position is well suited to a detail‑driven finance professional who enjoys complexity, ownership, and exposure across international operations.
Why You Should Work for This Client
- Exposure to a multi‑country, multi‑currency finance environment
- Ownership of critical balance sheet and inter‑company processes
- Hands‑on involvement in month‑end close, audits, and regulatory compliance
- Supportive team culture with a focus on professional development
- Opportunities to drive process improvement and system efficiencies
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal controls
- Manage and resolve inter‑company reconciliations across multiple entities and currencies
- Support month‑end close activities, including journals, accruals, and validations
- Partner with the Finance Manager to monitor vendor reconciliations and clearing accounts
- Monitor cash clearing accounts and support supplier payment approvals
- Lead external audit processes, including preparation of audit schedules and resolution of audit queries
- Manage VAT submissions and support corporate tax accounting requirements
- Drive process improvements aligned to group finance policies and risk controls
- Support ERP system usage, reporting dashboards, and financial data integrity
Job Experience And Skills Required
Education:
- Degree in Accounting or Finance (essential)
- Professional accounting qualification (advantageous)
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Senior Accountant or similar role
- Strong inter‑company accounting experience
- Proven exposure to multi‑currency and multi‑entity environments
Skills:
- Strong balance sheet and reconciliation capability
- Advanced Excel and MS Office skills
- ERP system experience essential (SUN / TMFF advantageous)
- Experience with financial dashboards and reporting tools
- High attention to detail and strong problem‑solving skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
Preferred:
- Experience within an international, high‑volume transactional environment
- Exposure to logistics, freight forwarding, or similar industries
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