Group Accountant

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

Group Acc

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Location:

Paarl, South Africa

Salary:

R60k - 90k per month

SUMMARY:
Group Accountant Paarl R60 000 - R90 000 pm.

POSITION INFO:

GROUP ACCOUNTANT

Location: Paarl

Employment Type: Full-Time

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly competent and organized Group Accountant to manage the accounting

function across a portfolio of companies within the telecommunications infrastructure sector. The ideal candidate will oversee financial reporting, day-to-day accounting operations, compliance, audits, and monthly management information for the group.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management & Reporting

- Prepare monthly management accounts for each entity and for consolidated group reporting

- Maintain general ledgers, journals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules

- Produce cash flow statements, forecasts, and working capital analysis

- Consolidate multi-entity results for shareholder reporting

Accounting Operations

- Handle accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing and billing

- Manage creditors and debtors age analysis

- Perform payment runs ensuring appropriate authority and documentation

- Maintain fixed asset registers, depreciation schedules and capex tracking

Compliance & Governance

- Prepare and file VAT, PAYE, SDL and UIF returns

- Liaise with SARS regarding assessments, queries, and compliance reviews

- Support annual financial statement audits and liaise with external auditors

- Oversee CIPC filings, director changes and company secretarial compliance (advantageous)

Systems & Process Support

- Maintain accounting systems and improve internal financial procedures

- Work with operations and project teams to track project costs and margins

- Support funding transactions and prepare financial packs for lenders/investors when required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

- Degree in Accounting / Finance / BCom (or equivalent)

- Articles (SAICA / SAIPA) preferred but not essential

- 3–7 years relevant financial accounting experience

- Strong knowledge of IFRS for SMEs

- Experience with multi-entity / group accounting

- Proficiency in Sage / Pastel / Xero or similar accounting packages

- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables / lookups / modelling advantageous)

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

- High attention to detail and accuracy

- Strong organisational and deadline management abilities

- Ability to work independently and within a small team

- Professional integrity and discretion

- Comfortable in a growth-oriented environment

WHAT WE OFFER

- Exposure to a dynamic infrastructure and investment environment

- Involvement in meaningful growth initiatives and funding transactions

- Competitive compensation (experience-dependent)

- Opportunities for professional development

- A supportive and performance-orientated culture

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