Group Accountant
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Are you a qualified CA(SA) with 45 years of solid post-article experience and a passion for excellence in financial reporting controls and analysis Are you ready to step into a strategic group-level finance role within a fast-paced dynamic organization If so we invite you to apply for our Group Accountant position
Were looking for a driven and detail-oriented finance professional who can operate at both a strategic and operational levelensuring precision in the numbers while driving the business forward through insight control and innovation
Duties and Responsibilities:
As Group Accountant you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial integrity accuracy and efficiency of the groups finance operations. Youll collaborate closely with the Group Financial Executive taking ownership of key finance functions while supporting decision-making and contributing to broader financial strategy
Your responsibilities will include:
Month-End & Financial Reporting
- Preparing month-end financials up to Management Accounts level
- Investigating budget variances and ensuring accurate reporting of actual performance
- Performing full account reconciliations to ensure all costs and revenues are accounted for
- Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations for various accounts
- Issuing customer invoices timeously and accurately
- Preparing and reviewing key lead schedules for the year-end audit
- Managing cash flow including interest calculations and daily cash reporting
- Releasing payments via Standard Bank online platform
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Managing designated areas of the annual budgeting process
- Supporting ongoing financial forecasting and strategic planning efforts
Controls Processes & Compliance
- Ensuring strong financial control frameworks are maintained and enhanced
- Identifying risks and implementing controls for accurate financial results
- Supporting compliance with internal policies and external audit requirements
Operational Contribution
- Supporting the day-to-day operations of the finance team offering guidance and mentorship
- Assisting the Group Financial Executive with ad hoc projects financial models and decision support
- Working collaboratively across departments to improve financial visibility and business performance
- Strong analytical thinking and commercial acumen
- Ability to work independently meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
- High attention to detail coupled with a pragmatic problem-solving approach
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsable to engage confidently at all levels
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated with a passion for learning and driving continuous improvement
Minimum Requirements:
- CA(SA) qualification (non-negotiable)
- 45 years post-articles experience in finance or accounting roles
- Strong experience in financial reporting budgeting and account reconciliations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with online payment systems
- Exposure to or experience with SAP would be a strong advantage
Why join us:
- An exciting opportunity to operate at group level in a respected fast-moving business
- Strong mentorship from an experienced Group Financial Executive
- A collaborative and high-performance finance team culture
- A platform for professional growth impact and leadership
- A competitive remuneration package based on experience and performance
Employment Type
Full-Time
