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Company: Sun International – Shared Services Centre
Location: Sandton, Gauteng
Job Title: Financial Accountant
Reference Number: SI-189
Job Type: Permanent
Work Level: Skilled
Posted Date: 07 May 2025
EE Position: Yes
Salary: Market Related

🏢 About the Company

Sun International is a leader in the entertainment, hospitality, and casino industry across Southern Africa, known for its commitment to innovation and service excellence. This opportunity is based within their Sun Shared Services Centre (SSSC), which provides centralised financial and business support to its operating units. Join a team of professionals dedicated to achieving the highest standards in financial reporting, compliance, and governance.

📊 Role Overview

The Financial Accountant will be responsible for managing accounting processes for various business units within the Shared Services Centre. This includes compiling accurate monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, payment approvals, AFS preparation, and VAT/tax compliance in line with regulatory frameworks, legislation, and company policies. This role offers exposure to cross-functional operations, making it ideal for a detail-oriented CA(SA) or finance professional looking to take the next step in their career.

📌 Key Responsibilities

🧾 Month-End and Financial Reporting

• Approve vouchers and review accruals/provisions

• Post revaluations of foreign currency balances

• Process month-end journals with clear and precise narrations

• Prepare and finalise monthly management accounts

• Ensure all balance sheet items are accurately reconciled and aligned with sub-ledgers

💸 Tax, VAT & AFS

• Calculate and prepare income tax and deferred tax entries

• Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns and supporting documentation via SARS eFiling

• Compile annual financial statements in line with IFRS

• Ensure tax and compliance processes meet regulatory requirements

🏦 Banking and Payments

• Review, release, and approve payments across multiple banking platforms (Nedbank, ABSA, Standard Bank)

• Validate all payment supporting documentation

• Monitor and reconcile intercompany accounts and resolve variances

🔍 Audit & Compliance

• Respond to internal and external audit requests

• Ensure strict adherence to financial policies and internal controls

• Maintain clean and complete trial balances for all entities

🧮 Balance Sheet & Reconciliations

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations

• Ensure that reconciliations are complete, with outstanding items resolved within 30 days

• Control financial period opening/closing schedules in accordance with financial calendars

🤝 Client and Internal Relationships

• Build strong relationships with internal clients and stakeholders

• Resolve escalated financial queries and disputes

• Partner with unit accountants and finance managers to provide accurate reporting and insights

• Participate in risk identification and propose remedial financial actions to leadership

🎓 Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• Matric / Grade 12

• BCom Degree with CTA (Honours)

• Completed articles, preferably a newly qualified CA(SA)

Experience:

• 8+ years’ experience in a financial accounting and reporting environment

• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, IFRS, VAT, and tax legislation

• Experience with management accounts, AFS, and reconciliations

🧠 Skills and Competencies

Technical Skills:

• Management accounts preparation

• Advanced MS Excel and MS Office Suite

• Proficiency in balance sheet reconciliations and journal processing

• Knowledge of SARS systems, VAT submissions, and tax compliance

• Familiarity with financial systems (e.g., IFS Financial module is an advantage)

• Strong understanding of IFRS and accounting practices

Behavioural & Core Competencies:

• Analytical mindset and exceptional attention to detail

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Ability to manage and influence stakeholders

• Effective written and verbal communication

• Emotional resilience under pressure

• Networking and interpersonal relationship skills

• Client service orientation and professionalism

⚖️ Employment Equity Statement

Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups, in accordance with the Employment Equity Act (No. 55 of 1998) and Sun International’s internal recruitment and employment equity policies.

📅 Application Deadline

Closing Date: Not specified. Early applications are encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 30 days.

🔐 POPIA Disclaimer

All applications will be handled with confidentiality. By applying, you give consent for the processing of your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

📥 How to Apply

To apply, visit Jobs and Career Opportunities and search for “Financial Accountant – Sandton” to submit your application directly online.

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🚀 Step Into a Role That Shapes Financial Strategy

If you’re passionate about financial accuracy, thrive on solving complex accounting issues, and enjoy partnering with business leaders to influence strategic decisions, this role at the Sun Shared Services Centre could be your next career move.

📢 Apply now