Group Accountant

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG space is looking for a Group Accountant to join their Finance team in Cape Town. This pivotal role involves managing accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic financial insights. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, significant experience, and a strong understanding of financial reporting standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in finance or accounting.
• Minimum 3 years in supervisory/managerial role.
• Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of consolidated financial statements.
• Manage a team, ensuring efficiency and alignment.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Leadership

Internal Controls

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Finance

Certificates in CPA, SAIPA, ACCA and/or CA

Tools

Accounting Software

MS Office

Job description

Hire Resolve's Client in the FMCG space is currently looking for a Group Accountant to join their team. The Group Accountant is a pivotal role within the Finance department, responsible for managing and overseeing the accounting operations within the company. This position involves supervising and mentoring a team and ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial reporting, risk management and compliance across the group, whilst displaying leadership and guidance to the accounting team.
Key responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements and reports for the group, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to accounting standards.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and tax filings as well as liaising with tax authorities to resolve any issues.
• Implement and maintain reporting procedures to comply with internal control requirements.
• Manage a team, including training, mentoring, and evaluating their performance, as well as fostering a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
• Ensure that the team is effective, efficient, and aligned with the strategic goals of the organization.
• Continuously evaluate financial and accounting processes for efficiency gains and strategic alignment.
• Implement best practices and standard operating procedures across all entities.
• Coordinate with department heads to prepare budgets and financial forecasts.
• Analyse financial data and create models for decision support.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for audits, as well as preparing audit schedules.
• Ensure robust internal controls are in place to manage and mitigate financial risks.
• Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the organization.
• Liaise with financial institutions.
• Maintain strong relationships with senior executives to provide financial insights that influence strategy.
  
  

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Certificates in CPA, SAIPA, ACCA and/or CA is highly advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years proven experience in finance and/or accounting roles.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a supervisory/managerial role.
• Knowledge of financial reporting requirements, such as GAAP and IFRS.
• Proficient knowledge and experience in accounting software and MS Office.

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to Hire Resolve at [e-mail]

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You are also welcome to contact Michaela Boustred on LinkedIn or call her on 021 551 8638.
Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.