Group Accountant (EE Only)

Datafin; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic Energy Specialist is seeking a Group Accountant in Cape Town. The role involves preparing statutory and management reports, ensuring compliance with IFRS, and leading financial close processes. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, extensive experience in finance reporting, and proficiency in SAP. The position offers an opportunity to work in a multicultural environment and contribute to strategic improvements across the organization.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in Finance reporting function.
• 5 years managerial experience in Finance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory and management reports.
• Coordinate quality financial close across units.
• Assist with Annual Financial Statements.

Skills

Leadership

Effective Communication

Analytical

Education

ACCA

CA(SA)

BCom Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

ENVIRONMENT:

Prepare statutory and management reports as the Group Accountant sought by a dynamic Energy Specialist to join its team. You will provide these reports with the objective of providing shareholders, management & other stakeholders accurate financial information (prepared in accordance with applicable statutory regulations & rules) and value-added analysis for the purpose of informed decision making. The successful incumbent must be ACCA / CA(SA) qualified or possess a BCom Accounting Degree or equivalent with 3-5 years’ work experience in a Finance reporting function with 5 years’ experience in a managerial role within Finance functions. You will also require a proven track record of working effectively in an SAP environment with exposure to complex IFRS financial accounting issues & experience in performing consolidations in large complex multi-national group.

DUTIES:

Financial Reporting -
- Timely and accurate completion and submission of consolidated results.
- Monthly and quarterly reporting of consolidated results.
- Collaboration with FPA Team to generate accurate and insightful reports, including cost packs.
- Compilation of monthly management and statutory packs.
- Support Operating Units in accurate and timely reporting.

Financial Close Process -
- Coordinate a quality close across operating units ensuring proactive and on-time close.
- Submission of management and statutory trial balances and related data.
- Validate the accuracy and completeness of accounts.

Annual Financial Statements (AFS) –
- Assist with disclosure information for the various group companies.
- Ensure consistency across AFS, with focus on alignment of accounting policies.
- Assist with review of AFS.

Project delivery across central teams and operating units –
- Support key projects impacting the close process.

- Coaching and mentoring staff.

Key Challenges:

• Working across multiple operating units and teams.
• Implementing sustainable improvements through effective change management.
• Strategic prioritisation of workplan and alignment with OU’s and leadership.
• Collaborating with diverse teams to address gaps and deficiencies.
• Delivering results through others.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications –
- ACCA / CA(SA) / BCom Accounting or equivalent.

Experience/Skills –
- 3-5 Years in a Finance reporting function with 5 years’ managerial experience within Finance.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
- Experience in technical financial accounting with exposure to complex IFRS issues.
- Experience in consolidations in large multi-national groups.
- Proven track record working effectively in SAP.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Desirable –
- Downstream Oil and Gas experience.
- French language skills.

ATTRIBUTES:

Leadership: Lead by example, inspire others, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Effective Communicator and Influencer: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent stakeholder management.

Accounting and Control: Implementing best practices to strengthen the accounting and control environment.

IFRS expertise: Providing advice and assurance on IFRS compliance across the group.

Planning and Prioritisation: Ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.

Analytical: Attention to detail, with the ability to quickly understand operational processes, systems, and technology.

Proactive approach: Resilient and adaptable to changing circumstances and priorities.

Innovation: Ability to identify and implement innovative solutions to complex problems.

Note: If you are not contacted within 10 working days, consider your application unsuccessful.

COMMENTS:
- Ensure you meet the minimum job requirements.
- Only SA Citizens will be considered.
- If not in the location, include relocation plans.
- Apply via [URL Removed] or email your CV to [Email Address Removed], referencing the job number.