Group Accountant

Synergy Jobs (Pty) Ltd; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Jobs (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Group Accountant in Midrand to take responsibility for financial tasks related to specific business units and group finance activities. Key duties include monthly reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, GP reports, Exco packs, fixed asset maintenance, and ensuring internal controls to support accurate financial results.

A BCom degree and at least 3 years of accounting experience are required, with strong Excel skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 (Compulsory).
• BCom degree is compulsory/required.
• Minimum 3 years’ working experience as an Accountant.
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office; good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Monthly financial and management reporting.
• Meet month end deadlines in a timely manner.
• Capture financial entries, review performance and distribute reports.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare GP reports for analysis and margin interrogation.
• Compile GL reconciliations monthly.
• Maintain Fixed Asset Capex records and depreciation entries.
• Prepare Exco packs and PDF documents.
• Maintain internal controls and compliance with policies.
• Ad hoc tasks as required.

Skills

Accounting Experience

Communication Skills

MS Office

Education

BCom Degree

Matric / Grade 12

Tools

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