Group Accountant

Synergy Jobs (Pty) Ltd; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in Midrand is seeking a skilled Group Accountant to handle financial processes and reporting for specific business units. The ideal candidate will have a BCom degree and at least 3 years of accounting experience, with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include monthly reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and compliance with company policies, ensuring timely and accurate financial management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of working experience as an Accountant.
• Must communicate effectively with management.
• Ability to deliver results in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Monthly financial and management reporting.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain internal control and compliance with company policies.

Skills

Accounting Experience

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

BCom degree

Matric / Grade 12

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

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