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Job Title: Senior Financial Accountant

Location: Pretoria, South Africa

Type: Full time, permanent

About the role:

Are you a detail-driven accounting professional eager to make your mark in a globally respected organisation with a powerful business purpose? If you’re looking for a career-defining opportunity where your expertise will shape financial success, this role is for you.

BSI is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join our high-performing Finance team in Pretoria. This is more than just a numbers role – you’ll be a key player in bridging the gap between financial business services, local operations, and strategic management. Working four days a week from our Pretoria offices and enjoying flexible remote Fridays, you’ll collaborate closely with leadership, ensuring financial excellence while driving real business impact.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this role offers the perfect platform to showcase your expertise, contribute to regional decision-making, and grow within a company that champions integrity, innovation, and global success. If you’re ready to elevate your career with BSI, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities include:

To assist in the preparation of the monthly management accounts including monthly variance analysis and query resolution.Process month end journals and prepare month end reconciliations.Completion of VAT201's, EMP201's, EMP501's, other statutory and compliance filing (intermediate level of SA Tax and Compliance knowledge required).Collaboration with the Financial Business Services to ensure that all shared service transactional activities for South Africa are optimally executed.Providing guidance and support to internal and external stakeholder regarding financial information.Assist in ad hoc projects as and when required, to maximise your professional exposure and personal development.Assistance with annual budget preparation.Ensure intercompany loan accounts are agreed and balanced on monthly basis.Maintenance of Fixed Asset Register.Management of office admin support.

To be successful in the role:

Qualifications & Experience: You should be a fully qualified CGMA, ACCA, CA(SA) or equivalent, with 3–5 years of relevant post-qualification experience. Alternatively, a B.Com degree with extensive experience in similar roles will be considered.Technical Proficiency: Strong systems experience is essential, including advanced Excel, ERP systems, and analytical tools. SAP experience is highly advantageous.Problem-Solving & Initiative: A proactive, solution-oriented mindset is key. You should be comfortable navigating ambiguity and taking the initiative in complex business scenarios.Stakeholder Communication: Strong emotional intelligence and communication skills are required to engage effectively with key stakeholders while maintaining objectivity and professionalism.Accuracy & Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to financial record-keeping and reporting is essential to ensure accuracy and compliance.Organisation & Time Management: The ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment is crucial.

As a team member at BSI, you will enjoy an extensive, competitive total rewards package. This includes 22-days annual leave, paid sick leave, bank holidays, health insurance, life insurance, retirement fund, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid family responsibility leave, paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, learning and development opportunities, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

*Please note: BSI are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this vacancy

Do you believe the world deserves excellence?

We are proud to be the business improvement company for other organisations to become more sustainable and resilient and finally to inspire trust in their products, systems, services, and the world we live in.

Headquartered in London, BSI is the world's first national standards organization with more than 100 years of experience. We are a global partner for 86,000 companies and organizations in over 193 countries, offering development, auditing, certification, and training services, including innovative software solutions and cyber security expertise for all industries: from aerospace and automotive to food, construction, energy, healthcare, IT and trade sectors. Incorporated by Royal Charter, we’re truly impartial, and home to the ultimate mark of trust, the Kitemark.

Through our unique combination of consulting, training, assurance and regulatory services we bring solid and broad knowledge to every company.

If you want to contribute to this inspiring challenge, bring your open and enthusiastic mindset to our dynamic team, apply now and become part of the BSI family!

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