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Senior Financial Accountant

Average Experienced Senior Financial Accountant with General Ledger Accounting Skills Salary in South Africa

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R466,019
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 379k
MEDIAN
ZAR 466k
90%
ZAR 713k

The average salary for a Senior Financial Accountant is R466,019 in 2025

Base Salary
R379k - R713k
Bonus
R40k - R59k
Total Pay
R387k - R866k
Based on 10 salary profiles (last updated May 25 2022)
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What Do Senior Financial Accountants Do?

Senior Financial Accountant Tasks
  • Maintain account journals, reconcile accounts and update reports.
  • Design process improvements, test them, and implement them.
  • Advise teams and management about current and forecasted states.
  • Analyze data, create invoices and statements, and identify problems.
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Common Health Benefits for a Senior Financial Accountant

Medical
33%
Dental
22%
Vision
11%
None
67%

Gender Breakdown for Senior Financial Accountants

Female
71.4%
Male
28.6%
This data is based on 7 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Senior Financial Accountants

What is the highest pay for Senior Financial Accountants?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Senior Financial Accountant is ZAR 713k / year

What is the lowest pay for Senior Financial Accountants?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Senior Financial Accountant is ZAR 379k / year

How can Senior Financial Accountants increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Senior Financial Accountant is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Senior Financial Accountant that oversees more junior Senior Financial Accountants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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