Financial Accountant

Job Reference Number: SI-1201

Department: A&G - SSC : Shared Services Centre

Business Unit:

Industry: Hotel/Catering/Hospitality/Leisure

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

Join our Shared Services Centre (SSC) team at Central Office as a Financial Accountant and contribute to accurate financial reporting, strong governance, and continuous improvement. This role offers exposure to a diverse portfolio, collaboration with key stakeholders, and the opportunity to deliver high-quality financial services in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Job Description

The Financial Accountant is responsible for preparing and delivering financial accounting, reporting, tax, VAT, and statutory compliance activities for designated business units. The role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records, manages reconciliations and financial statements, supports audit requirements, and drives effective financial controls in accordance with IFRS, legislative requirements, and company standards.

Core behavioural & Technical / proficiency competencies

Behavioural

• Deep customer and market understanding

• Responsive to customer feedback

• Demonstrate end‑to‑end ownership for resolving customer problems

• Accountability

• Continuous improvement

• Transparency

• Collaborative and a team player

• Clear communicator

• Takes ownership

Technical

• Knowledge of statutory legal and tax requirements

• Strong technical knowledge including IFRS developments

• Strong knowledge of accounting systems

• Accounting principles (IFRS), practices and procedures

• Balance Sheet Reconciliations

• Process improvement

• Tax calculations

• SARS verifications

• VAT calculations and submissions

• Preparation of AFS

• Full understanding of the budgeting and forecasting process

• Keep abreast of new developments in the financial and tax fields

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Grade 12

• BCom degree with CTA (Honours) with completed articles, CA(SA)

Experience

• 6 years’ experience in a financial accounting and reporting environment

• Strong understanding of financial regulations and the legislative environment

Equity

• Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998, SISA internal recruitment policy as well as units employment equity plans.

Sun International is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. “If you have not heard from us within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.”