Group Accountant

Group reporting and consolidation

Prepare and consolidate
monthly management accounts across all group entities

Produce annual group
statutory financial statements in line with IFRS

Ensure accurate
intercompany eliminations and group-level adjustments

Maintain consistency in
accounting policies across entities

Financial planning and analysis

Support the preparation
of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts

Perform financial
modelling to inform planning and decision-making

Deliver financial
analysis and commentary for board and executive reporting

Compliance and governance

Ensure compliance with
IFRS standards across the group

Maintain strong oversight
of corporate and deferred tax calculations

Support and coordinate
external and internal audit processes

Maintain statutory and
regulatory compliance across all entities

Stakeholder engagement

Liaise with auditors, tax
advisors and internal stakeholders

Provide clear and
accurate financial information to support business units

Contribute to finance
leadership discussions with reliable data and insight

Systems and process integrity

Use financial systems and
tools to produce accurate and efficient reporting

Strengthen reporting
processes and controls to reduce risk and improve efficiency

Maintain high standards
of data accuracy and documentation

Required qualifications

Bachelor of Commerce
degree in Accounting or related field

Professional
qualification (e.g. SAICA, SAIPA, CIMA) is advantageous

Required experience

Minimum 3 years’
experience in financial accounting

Exposure to group
consolidation and multi-entity reporting

Experience preparing
financial statements

Experience working with
external auditors and supporting audits

Experience in budgeting,
forecasting and financial analysis

Required knowledge

Sound understanding of
IFRS and accounting policies

Knowledge of income tax
and corporate tax requirements

Understanding of group
consolidation principles

Familiarity with
financial reporting cycles and statutory requirements

Working knowledge of
financial systems such as Caseware, Draftworx or similar

Required skills

Advanced Excel skills for
financial modelling and analysis

Strong analytical
capability and attention to detail

Ability to interpret and
communicate financial information clearly

Strong organisational and
time management skills

Ability to work with
multiple stakeholders across the business

High level of accuracy
and consistency in output

Essential competencies

Accuracy: Ensures precision in financial reporting and minimises risk of error

Analysing and
forming opinions: Interprets financial
data and draws logical, evidence-based conclusions

Structuring: Applies clear processes and maintains order in complex reporting
environments

Dutifulness: Demonstrates reliability and ownership in meeting deadlines and
obligations

Results-oriented: Focuses on delivering complete, timely and high-quality outputs

Integrity: Handles financial information responsibly and upholds professional
standards