Group Accountant

The Focus Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Sandton is seeking a highly skilled Group Accountant to ensure accurate financial and tax reporting. This role involves preparing annual financial statements, submitting tax returns, and managing trial balances. The ideal candidate should possess a B.Com Honours degree and at least 5 years of experience in accounting. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in MS Office and accounting software. This position offers a dynamic work environment where contributions are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in accounting/reporting roles.
• Staff management experience is required.
• Articles advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual financial statements for multiple entities.
• Compile annual budgets and forecasts.
• Manage trial balances and perform consolidations.

Skills

Strong business and people skills

Time management and deadline orientation

High attention to detail

Education

B.Com Honours or Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Cognos

Business Central

Draftworx

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Group Accountant to maintain accurate financial and tax reporting while managing and implementing robust accounting and reporting controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare annual financial statements for multiple entities and consolidated group statements.
• Submit IT14s, provisional tax returns, and dividend tax returns via e-filing.
• Reconcile and submit VAT and withholding tax returns for both South African and foreign entities.
• Compile annual budgets and forecasts.
• Review monthly bank reconciliations and process general journal entries.
• Manage trial balances and perform consolidations for all reporting entities.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform month-end and year-end system closures.
• Submit quarterly reporting packs and liaise with internal and external auditors.
• Review and authorize payments on banking systems.
• Develop, monitor, and implement internal accounting policies.

Qualifications & Experience

• B.Com Honours or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (B.Com).
• Articles advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting/reporting roles.
• Staff management experience.
• Strong background in group reporting, taxation, and consolidation.

Technical Knowledge

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) and a recognized accounting package.
• Experience with Cognos, Business Central, and Draftworx advantageous.

Key Characteristics

• Transparency, honesty, and reliability.
• Positive attitude and motivation.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to create a professional office environment.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.

Essential Skills

• Self-motivated and results driven.
• Strong business and people skills.
• Time management and deadline orientation.
• High attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Ability to lead and maintain company standards and procedures.