Group Accountant - Commodity Trade Industry

ARVO; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Cape Town is seeking a Group Accountant to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will hold a CA(SA) or equivalent degree, with strong Excel proficiency and previous accounting experience. Responsibilities include maintaining intercompany loan schedules, processing transactions for group entities, and preparing audit deliverables. This is a full-time, permanent role requiring high attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) or Bachelor of Accounting Sciences/Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Accounting Sciences/SAIPA required.
• Preferably ≥1 year post-articles if CA; experience in a similar accounting/finance role advantageous.
• Strong Excel proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain intercompany loan schedules, calculate and reconcile interest.
• Process transactions and payments for group entities.
• Assist with payment runs and support month-end close.
• Prepare audit deliverables and support annual financial statements.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Strong Excel proficiency

Education

CA(SA)

Bachelor of Accounting Sciences

Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Accounting Sciences

SAIPA

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

Group Accountant

Our client is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Group Accountant to strengthen a small, high-performing finance team.

Important notes about the position:

1. This is an in office position based in De Waterkant, Cape Town.

1. This is a full-time, permanent position.
2. Salary offered: Market related and dependent on experience, negotiable for the ideal candidate.

The ideal candidate has a solid grounding in accounting principles and financial processes, is comfortable owning deadlines, and can switch smoothly between independent work and collaboration. This role suits someone ~1–2 years post-articles (or with equivalent experience) who’s ready for a dynamic, hands‑on environment.

Key responsibilities

• Debt & Treasury Support: Maintain intercompany loan schedules, calculate and reconcile interest, and prepare external debt calculations, payments, and statements.
• Entity Accounting: Process transactions and payments for group entities, ensuring accurate, up-to-date records and clean intercompany reconciliations.
• Financial Operations: Assist with payment runs and approvals; support month-end close (journals, reconciliations, working papers).
• Audit & Reporting: Prepare audit deliverables and support the compilation of annual financial statements and related disclosures.

Qualifications & experience

• CA(SA) or Bachelor of Accounting Sciences / Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Accounting Sciences / SAIPA.
• Preferably ≥1 year post-articles if CA; experience in a similar accounting/finance role advantageous.
• Strong Excel proficiency and confidence with accounting systems.

Attributes

• Analytical problem-solver with excellent attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Trustworthy and discreet with confidential information; calm under pressure and deadline-driven.
• Proactive self-starter who takes initiative; strong team player with clear, professional communication (written and verbal).