Accountant | Group Finance | Africa ex-SA

Allan Gray Proprietary Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Accountant to join their Group Finance team in Cape Town. This role involves managing the accounting function, preparing cash book entries, and ensuring compliance with regulatory reporting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting and 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in financial services. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the financial health of the organization and help shape strategic decisions. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• 3-5 years post-qualification experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cash book entries and payments as required.
• Monthly preparation of AFS and management income statement.
• Tax reporting for entities in Namibia and Botswana.

Skills

Cash Book Management

Financial Reporting

Regulatory Reporting

Tax Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

Job Title: Accountant | Group Finance | Africa ex-SA

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: May 05, 2025

Main Responsibilities

1. The accounting function for the entity includes:
2. Preparation of cash book entries and payments, as required
3. Reviewing payments
4. Reviewing cash book entries and receipt of fee income
5. Preparing monthly journal entries
6. Preparing and reviewing credit card journals and entries

Reporting Requirements

1. Management information for company and group consolidated reporting
2. Monthly preparation of AFS and management income statement
3. Monthly analysis of income versus budget and assets
4. Monthly capital adequacy monitoring for reporting to MD
5. Regulatory reporting
6. Quarterly and annual reporting
7. Additional ad hoc regulatory reporting and assistance
8. Tax reporting for entities in Namibia and Botswana
9. Returns and payments for VAT, income tax, WHT (pending amendments)
10. Tax follow-ups with authorities

Board

• Preparation of financial reports for directors’ meetings

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (BCom, BAccSc, BCompt, or relevant)
• Preferred: 3-5 years post-qualification experience in financial services