Group Accountant

SUMMARY:
Great Opportunity for a Group Accountant - Listed Company

POSITION INFO:

Our client, a leading listed organisation, based in the Northern Suburbs of Johannesburg, is seeking a technically strong and detail‑driven Group Accountant to join the Corporate Finance team. The role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, IFRS compliance, consolidation, budgeting support, and preparation of financial statements for multiple corporate entities. The position requires a highly analytical Chartered Accountant with strong reporting capability and the ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic finance professional who takes initiative, works independently, and can engage confidently with senior stakeholders while ensuring the integrity and reliability of Group financial information.

Key Responsibilities:

Monthly Reporting:

• Perform monthly calculations, reconciliations, and financial reporting in line with IFRS.
• Analyse results and highlight trends and variances for management.
• Prepare and finalise quarterly Board pack financial information.
• Complete ad‑hoc financial reporting as required.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure intercompany accounts are reconciled.

• Coordinate the budgeting process and support business units with queries.
• Consolidate budgets across multiple entities.

• Calculate taxes applicable to corporate entities and prepare required schedules.

• Prepare corporate and standalone IFRS‑compliant financial statements.
• Review subsidiary financial statements for accuracy and consistency.
• Coordinate approval processes for financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and JSE listing requirements.
• Respond to JSE proactive monitoring letters and thematic reviews.
• Prepare and finalise market‑related announcements circulated with financial statements.
• Ensure reporting systems are updated accurately and timeously

Reporting System Maintenance:

• Ensure reporting systems are updated accurately and timeously.
• Provide IFRS guidance and training to Finance teams.
• Assess and communicate Group accounting policies to ensure consistent application.
• Assist with technical accounting treatment of transactions.

Training & Support:

• Provide IFRS guidance and training to Finance teams.
• Assess and communicate Group accounting policies to ensure consistent application.
• Assist with technical accounting treatment of transactions.

Ad‑hoc Group Projects:

Complete investigations, proposals, and implementation tasks assigned by management

Qualifications:

• NQF 8 (Chartered Accountant).
• Completed CA(SA) articles.
• Minimum 2 years post‑articles experience in a large company.
• Strong IFRS technical experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 2 years post‑articles experience in a large company.
• Strong IFRS technical experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong numeric and analytical ability.
• Excellent IFRS technical knowledge.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Initiative, professionalism, and accountability.
• Strong teamwork and ability to collaborate across Corporate Finance.