Group Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFE009075/Robyn

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

700000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Ready to level up? We’re on the hunt for someone who’s ready to take charge, lead with confidence, and drive financial performance across projects. If you’re looking for more than just month-end, this role is for you.

POSITION INFO:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Group Accountant to join a dynamic finance team in a high-performance, project-driven environment. This role plays a critical part in overseeing group-level accounting functions, ensuring compliance, financial accuracy, and supporting operational decision-making across multiple business units.

Key Responsibilities:

Group Consolidations: Prepare and consolidate monthly management accounts across entities.
Financial Reporting: Deliver timely and accurate financial reports in compliance with relevant standards and internal requirements.
Stock Management: Oversee stock control processes, valuations, and reconciliations.
FOREX and Treasury: Manage foreign exchange exposures, hedging strategies, and cashflow planning.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead budgeting cycles and provide detailed variance analysis.
Team Collaboration: Partner with project teams and operations to support financial performance.
Audit and Compliance: Coordinate with internal and external auditors, ensuring audit readiness.
Leadership Reporting: Present financial results and insights to senior management and stakeholders.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education: BCom Accounting (CIMA preferred)
Experience: 8–10 years’ relevant experience in a similar group accounting role
Industry Exposure: Manufacturing, engineering, or project-based environments
Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of financial systems, consolidation tools, and Excel
Systems: ERP experience advantageous (e.g., SAP, Syspro, Oracle)
Other: Strong understanding of FOREX, treasury, and stock management

You’ve got the experience now it’s time to own the role.
Step up, stand out, and apply now!

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Group Accountant
Group Financial Accountant
Consolidations Accountant
Financial Reporting Accountant

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Robyn Voorendyk
Recruitment Consultant
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