Group Accountant

Focus Kamoso (Pty) Ltd; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Sandton seeks a skilled Group Accountant to oversee financial reporting and taxation. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing tax submissions, and ensuring compliance with internal policies. Candidates should have a B.Com degree, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong leadership skills. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting/reporting roles.
• Strong background in group reporting, taxation, and consolidation.
• Experience managing staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual financial statements for multiple entities.
• Submit tax returns via e-filing and reconcile VAT.
• Manage trial balances and prepare monthly management accounts.
• Develop and implement internal accounting policies.

Skills

Financial reporting

Tax management

Consolidation

Staff management

Communication

Education

B.Com Honours or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Cognos

Business Central

Draftworx

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

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.