Group Accountant

Synergy Jobs (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Group Accountant in Midrand. The candidate will be responsible for financial reporting, managing financial entries, and ensuring compliance with company policies. A BCom degree and at least 3 years of accounting experience are mandatory. Proficiency in MS Office and excellent communication skills are required. This role offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on accountability and performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' working experience as an Accountant.
• Up to date accounting experience required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for financial tasks related to business units.
• Monthly financial and management reporting.
• Prepare balance-sheet reconciliations and financial reports.

Skills

Accounting experience

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

BCom degree

Matric / Grade 12

Job description

Position: Group Accountant

Location: Midrand

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for financial and other tasks related to specific business units and group finance activities.
• Monthly financial and management reporting.
• Meet specific month‑end deadlines in a timely manner.
• Capture financial entries, review financial performance and distribute financial reports.
• Prepare balance‑sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare GP reports for analysis and margin interrogation, capture G.L reconciliations monthly.
• 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric / Grade 12 (Compulsory).
• BCom degree (Compulsory).
• 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, Outlook and knowledge of MS Office.
• Ability to work under pressure to manage and meet strict deadlines.
• Performance driven and attention to detail.

Core Competencies

• Accounting experience.
• Communication skills.
• MS Office.
• Team player.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Take accountability.