Group Accountant

SUMMARY:
Looking to elevate your career at the group level? This opportunity offers exposure to consolidation, audit leadership, and technical accounting within a dynamic, multi-entity business.

POSITION INFO:
My client is looking for a detail-oriented and commercially minded Group Accountant to oversee the financial operations across multiple business units and ensure full compliance with applicable accounting standards.

This role works closely with the CFO and plays a key part in group reporting, consolidations, audit management, and technical accounting.

This role is based in Modderfontein.

Key Responsibilities:

• Group Consolidations & Reporting:
  • Review and evaluate monthly financial submissions from business units, resolving queries and discrepancies.
  • Support subsidiary accountants in compiling accurate and timely management packs.
  • Prepare consolidated management reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
  • Maintain oversight of group charts of accounts and ensure the effective administration of accounting systems.
• IFRS & Technical Accounting:
  • Provide technical accounting guidance on existing and future transactions in line with IFRS.
  • Engage with group auditors and external advisors regarding changes in accounting standards and legislation impacting the group.
• Annual Audit & Statutory Reporting:
  • Coordinate and manage the annual audit process.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for auditors, supplying requested information and addressing audit queries.
  • Assist the CFO with the preparation of year-end packs and annual financial statements.
• People Management:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members across the group, ensuring strong performance and skills growth.
• Ad Hoc & Strategic Support:
  • Provide support to the CFO on ad hoc financial projects and group initiatives as required.

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar group accounting or consolidations role
• Proven experience with SAGE Evolution (non-negotiable)