Group Accountant

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the agricultural sector is seeking a seasoned finance professional to oversee group financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in accounting and must demonstrate advanced proficiency in financial software and Excel. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, coordinating budgets, and leading a small finance team, ensuring adherence to industry standards and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–8 years’ experience in accounting, with at least 3 years in a group role.
• Previous experience in agriculture, FMCG, or export sectors is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of consolidated reporting and intercompany transactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Coordinate annual budgeting processes and assist in cash flow forecasting.
• Liaise with external auditors during annual audits.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Tax Compliance

Cost Accounting

ERP Systems

Microsoft Excel

Education

BCom in Accounting / Financial Management

SAIPA / SAICA / CIMA membership

Tools

SAP

Sage Evolution

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Reference: 10494 HLConsultant:Hanél LoubserJob Description:

• Group Financial Reporting:
  • Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the group.
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS, SARS regulations, and industry-specific financial reporting standards.
  • Prepare management reports, variance analyses, and board packs for executive decision-making.

• Budgeting & Forecasting:
  • Coordinate annual budgeting processes across all entities in the group.
  • Assist in forecasting cash flows, operating expenses, and capital expenditures.
  • Monitor actual performance against budget and provide insightful commentary.

• Cost & Inventory Accounting:
  • Collaborate with operational teams to ensure accurate inventory valuation and cost tracking across farming, packing, and export.
  • Analyze cost of sales and margins per product line, customer, and export region.

• Audit & Compliance:
  • Liaise with external auditors during annual audits and ensure timely delivery of audit requirements.
  • Maintain strong internal controls and improve processes to minimize risk and enhance efficiency.

• Taxation & Regulatory:
  • Oversee VAT, income tax, and export rebate compliance for group entities.
  • Ensure all statutory submissions and payments are made accurately and on time.

• Team Management & Development:
  • Supervise junior finance staff and bookkeepers across different business units.
  • Provide guidance, mentorship, and ongoing training within the finance team.

Qualifications:

• BCom in Accounting / Financial Management
• SAIPA / SAICA / CIMA membership (preferred)
• Minimum of 5–8 years’ experience in accounting, with at least 3 years in a group or consolidation role
• Previous experience in the agriculture, FMCG, or export sectors highly advantageous
• Solid understanding of consolidated reporting, intercompany transactions, and transfer pricing
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Sage Evolution, Microsoft Dynamics)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling)
• Experience with CaseWare, Xero, Pastel, or similar
• Knowledge of Power BI or other data visualization tools (advantageous)

How to Apply:

• Email your comprehensive CV [e-mail].
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.