Group Accountant

Synergy Jobs; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Group Accountant based in Midrand to manage financial responsibilities for business units and group finance. The successful candidate will perform monthly reporting, prepare balance sheets, and ensure compliance with company policies. A BCom degree and at least 3 years of accounting experience are required. This role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' working experience as an Accountant.
• Up to date accounting experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written) with management.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for financial tasks related to specific business units.
• Monthly financial and management reporting.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain internal control and compliance with company policies.

Skills

Accounting Experience

Communication Skills

Proficiency in Excel

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Education

BCom degree

Matric / Grade 12

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position

Group Accountant

Location

Midrand

Role Description

To take responsibility for financial and other tasks related to specific business units as well as group finance activities.

Key Performance Areas

• Monthly financial and management reporting.
• Meeting specific month end deadlines in a timely manner.
• Capture financial entries, review financial performance and distribute financial reports.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparation of GP reports for analysis, and margin interrogation.
• Compilation of G. L recons monthly.
• Capture financial entries, compile reports for distribution to BU's.
• Fixed Asset Capex maintenance including applications, additions, disposal, depreciation and related accounting entries.
• Prepare Exco packs and PDF documents.
• Maintain internal control and compliance with company policies.
• Ad hoc tasks as and when requested.

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum Qualifications : Matric \ Grade 12 (Compulsory) BCom degree Compulsory / Required
• Certifications : Matric \ Grade 12 (Compulsory) BCom Degree
• Relevant Experience At least 3 years' working experience as an Accountant Up to date accounting experience.

Must be able to communicate effectively (verbally and written) with management

Proficiency in Excel and Outlook and knowledge of MS Office

Ability to work under pressure to manage and meet strict deadlines Performance driven and attention to detail.

Must be able to deliver results in a team environment.

Ability to work under pressure to manage and meet strict deadlines.

Must be reliable and accept responsibility for the tasks assigned to them.

Core Competencies

Functional Competencies Accounting Experience Communication Skills MS Office Behavioral / Leadership Competencies Team Player Ability to work under pressure Attention to detail Take Accountability Business / Professional Competencies Communication Skills (Verbal & Written) Attention to Detail #J-