Group Accountant

Communicate Ct; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy business in Cape Town is seeking a Group Accountant. This role is for a hands-on finance professional eager to blend finance with operations and strategy. The ideal candidate will be a newly qualified CA(SA) or eligible to register as a CA(SA), with strong skills in Excel and the ability to work independently or in a team. The position offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to influence financial operations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on, commercially curious finance professional.
• Newly qualified CA(SA) or on track to qualify.
• Eager to step into a role where finance meets operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports.
• Consolidate monthly management reports and cash flow projections.
• Support decision making by being involved in the budget process.
• Lead finance teams and assist with training.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Education

Relevant Accounting or Finance Degree

CA(SA) Designation or eligible to register as a CA(SA)

Job description

Overview

Forget the stereotype of a back-office number cruncher. This role is for a hands-on, commercially curious finance professional. Our client, a forward-thinking renewable energy business with diverse investments, is looking for a Group Accountant who’s eager to go beyond the spreadsheets. Whether you’re a newly qualified CA(SA) or on track to qualify soon (APC in December? Perfect), this is your chance to step into a role where finance meets operations, strategy, and growth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports
• Consolidate monthly management reports and cash flow projections
• Support decision making by proactively being involved in the budget and forecasting process
• Effectively lead the finance teams and provide assistance when it comes to training and development
• Reconcile bank, credit card and payment transactions
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements
• Oversee the financial operations of the group
• Perform monthly reviews on supplier age analysis
• Reconcile bond accounts and interest monthly
• Process monthly payroll
• Revise budgets
• As required, any ad-hoc tasks

Skills & Experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word
• Ability to work independently and in a team

Qualifications

• Relevant Accounting or Finance Degree
• CA(SA) Designation or eligible to register as a CA(SA)

Contact JENELLE COOKSON on 021418 1750, quoting the Ref: CTF021525.

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