Group Accountant

FROGG Recruitment; Milnerton; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Century City Client is seeking a Group Accountant with 3+ years post-SAICA experience to oversee group-wide consolidation, financial reporting and compliance across entities.

The role emphasizes intercompany reconciliations, technical accounting for telecom transactions (IFRS 15) and strong IFRS/Companies Act knowledge.

Qualifications

• BCom degree in finance/accounting is required.
• SAICA articles completed or in progress.
• CA(SA) qualification is an added bonus but not required.
• 3+ years post-articles experience, preferably in group finance.
• Exposure to Telecommunications/Technology/Media is advantageous; high-volume env.

Responsabilités

• Group consolidation and financial reporting for local and cross-border subsidiaries (including African entities).
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidation processes; intercompany reconciliations and loan balance eliminations.
• Act as technical accounting resource for complex telecom transactions, including IFRS 15.

Connaissances

Advanced Excel

Formation

BCom Degree in Finance/Accounting

SAICA Articles

CA(SA) registered (optional)

Description du poste

Group Accountant Century City

Our Telecommunication/IT Ecommerce client in Century City Cape Town is looking for a Group Accountant with 3 years plus post SAICA experience as a Senior Accountant. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of the financial results across the group’s entities.

Salary Market Related

Qualifications & Experience

• Bcom Degree in Finance/Accounting
• SAICA Articles
• Qualified CA(SA registered with SAICA and added bonus but not a must
• 3 years post-articles experience, ideally within a group finance environment
• Exposure to Telecommunications, Technology, Media is highly advantageous (due to high-volume transaction environments).
• Expert knowledge of IFRS and the South African Companies Act.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (financial modelling, large data manipulation).

• Group Consolidation & Financial Reporting
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidation process for local and cross-border subsidiaries (including African entities where applicable).
• Perform intercompany reconciliations, loan account balancing, and elimination entries.
• Serve as a technical accounting resource for complex telecommunication transactions, particularly:
• IFRS 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers) Accounting for bundled contracts (handsets, airtime, data), agency vs. principal models, and dealer commissions.
• Statutory, Tax & Regulatory Compliance Ensure strict adherence to South African tax laws (Income Tax, VAT, Withholding Tax, Provisional Tax) in liaison with the Group Tax team.
• Audit & Internal Controls Act as the primary contact person for both internal and external auditors (Big 4).