Group Accountant

Cre8work!; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stable permanent role

Opportunity for strategic involvement

Job summary

Cre8work! seeks a qualified Group Accountant in Edenvale, Gauteng. The role involves preparing financial statements, managing cashbooks, and dealing with SARS queries. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and a professional qualification like CA(SA), CIMA, or ACCA.

The position offers opportunities for strategic involvement in financial operations within a growing multi-entity group. A competitive salary package is provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified (CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in a group accounting / financial reporting role.
• Strong working knowledge of Sage Evolution (essential).
• Proven experience dealing with SARS queries and submissions.
• Thorough understanding of South African financial reporting standards, tax legislation, and VAT.

Responsibilities

• Compile and prepare accurate financial statements and management reports.
• Manage and balance cashbooks across all company accounts.
• Prepare journals and other accounting entries.
• Handle all SARS queries, submissions, and correspondence.
• Support group consolidation, inter-company transactions, and financial compliance.

Skills

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Reconciliation skills

Sage Evolution

Education

CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent

Tools

Sage Evolution 200

Job description

Company: Cre8work Group

Location: Edenvale, Gauteng (On-site, full-time)

Position Type: Permanent

We are a dynamic and growing multi-entity group of companies offering labour solutions, manufacturing (truck bodies & trailers), courier, bulk logistics, and security services. We are seeking a qualified and experienced Group Accountant to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis at our Edenvale office.

Key Responsibilities

• Compile and prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports for the Group and its entities.
• Manage and balance cashbooks across all company accounts.
• Prepare, journals and other accounting entries.
• Handle all SARS queries, submissions, and correspondence (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax, etc.).
• Work hands‑on with Sage Evolution 200 for day-to-day accounting and reporting.
• Support group consolidation, inter‑company transactions, and financial compliance.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and ad‑hoc financial analysis as required.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial information for decision‑making.

Requirements

• Professionally qualified (CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in a group accounting / financial reporting role.
• Strong working knowledge of Sage Evolution (essential – experience with Version 200 preferred).
• Proven experience dealing with SARS queries and submissions.
• Thorough understanding of South African financial reporting standards, tax legislation, and VAT.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong reconciliations skills, and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment while managing multiple entities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of the senior management team.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Stable, permanent role with a growing South African group.
• Opportunity to play a key strategic role in the group’s financial operations.

Only qualified candidates with relevant experience will be considered.