Group Accountant
Job description
Job title: Group AccountantJob Location: Gauteng, JohannesburgDeadline: April 19, 2025Desired Experience & Qualification- Qualified CA.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a group Accountant.
- Experience in group financial reporting and consolidations.
Minimum Requirements- Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
- Valid, unendorsed driver’s license.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting.
- Advanced excel skills and experience with financial reporting systems.
Duties & Responsibilities (included But Not Limited To)- Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
- Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing.
- Prepare/Review and reconcile balance sheet reconciliations including intercompany transactions and eliminations.
- Assist with preparing statutory financial statements and liaising with external auditors.
- Prepare monthly flash and management pack.
- Support the FM in running the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
- Provide variance analysis and financial performance insights.
- Assist in cash flow forecasting and treasury management.
- Ensure adherence to financial policies, processes and procedures.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Implement and maintain strong internal controls across the group.
- Monitor tax compliance (VAT, corporate tax, transfer pricing) in collaboration with tax advisors.
- Work closely with subsidiaries and the business department to ensure consistent and accurate financial reporting.
- Support senior management with financial analysis for decision-making.
- Provide financial support for mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring activities.
- Enhance financial reporting processes and automation.
- Assist with ERP/system implementations and upgrades.
- Drive efficiencies in financial operations.