Group Accountant

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance is seeking an experienced accountant in South Africa to lead group reporting, consolidations, and IFRS-compliant financial statements. You will support month-end and year-end closes, provide senior-level financial analysis, and assist with budgeting, forecasting, and audits.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of accounting experience, strong IFRS knowledge, and advanced Excel skills to ensure accuracy and efficiency in reporting across multiple entities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting and reporting experience.
• Experience with consolidations and group reporting.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual group reporting packs.
• Perform group consolidations across multiple entities.
• Prepare and review financial statements.
• Ensure IFRS compliance and company policies.
• Assist with month-end and year-end reporting processes.
• Review income statements and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Support annual audits and statutory reporting requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the finance function.

Skills

Accounting & reporting

Consolidations

IFRS knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

BCom Accounting

SAICA/SAIPA Articles advantageous

Job description

Job description:

• Prepare monthly and annual group reporting packs
• Perform group consolidations across multiple entities
• Prepare and review financial statements
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and company policies
• Assist with month-end and year-end reporting processes
• Review Income Statement and Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to senior stakeholders
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
• Support annual audits and statutory reporting requirements
• Identify and implement process improvements within the finance function

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years’ of accounting and reporting experience
• Experience with consolidations and group reporting
• Strong IFRS knowledge
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong attention to detail

Qualification:

• BCom Accounting or related degree
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA Articles advantageous

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.