Group Accountant (EE Only)

Datafin; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic Energy Specialist in Cape Town is looking for a Group Accountant to prepare statutory and management reports. The ideal candidate should possess an ACCA, CA(SA), or BCom Accounting degree with 3-5 years in finance reporting and 5 years in a managerial role. Strong SAP knowledge and the ability to navigate complex IFRS issues are essential. The role involves liaising across teams and delivering quality financial insights to support decision-making.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a finance reporting function with 5 years in a managerial role.
• Proven track record in an SAP environment working with complex IFRS issues.
• Experience in a SAP environment with exposure to IFRS financial accounting issues and consolidations in a large multinational group.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory and management reports for shareholders and stakeholders.
• Ensure timely completion and submission of consolidated results.
• Support operating units in accurate and timely reporting.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Planning and Prioritisation

Leadership

Effective Communicator

Analytical skills

Education

ACCA / CA(SA) / BCom Accounting or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Group Accountant (EE Only)Finance/Admin

Cape Town - Western Cape - South Africa

ENVIRONMENT:

PREPARE statutory and management reports as the Group Accountant sought by a dynamic Energy Specialist to join its team. You will provide these reports with the objective of providing shareholders, management & other stakeholders accurate financial information (prepared in accordance with applicable statutory regulations & rules) and value-added analysis for the purpose of informed decision making. The successful incumbent must be ACCA / CA(SA) qualified or possess a BCom Accounting Degree or equivalent with 3-5 years work experience in a Finance reporting function with 5 years experience in a managerial role within Finance functions. You will also require a proven track record of working effectively in an SAP environment with exposure to complex IFRS financial accounting issues & experience in performing consolidations in large complex multi-national group.

DUTIES:

Financial Reporting -

• Timely and accurate completion and submission of consolidated results.


• Monthly and quarterly reporting of consolidated results.


• Collaboration with FPA Team to generate accurate and insightful reports, including cost packs.


• Compilation of monthly management and statutory packs.


• Support Operating Units in accurate and timely reporting.

Financial Close Process -

• Co-ordinate a quality close across operating units ensuring proactive and on time close.


• Submission of management and statutory trial balances and related data.


• Validate the accuracy and completeness of accounts.

Annual Financial Statements (AFS)

• Assist with disclosure information for the various group companies.


• Ensure consistency across AFS, with focus being on alignment of accounting policies.


• Assist with review of AFS.

Project delivery across central teams and operating units

• Support key projects impacting the close process.

Coaching and mentoring staff.

Key Challenges:

• Working across multiple operating units and teams.


• Ability to implement sustainable improvements, through effective change management.


• Strategic prioritisation of workplan and alignment with OUs and leadership.


• Working with diverse teams to solve gaps and deficiencies.


• Delivering through others.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications

• ACCA / CA(SA) / BCom Accounting or equivalent.

Experience/Skills

• 3-5 Years of experience in a Finance reporting function with 5 years experience in a managerial role within Finance functions.


• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.


• Experience in technical financial accounting role with exposure to complex IFRS financial accounting issues.


• Experience in performing consolidations in large complex multi-national group.


• Proven track record of working effectively in an SAP environment.


• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Desirable

• Downstream Oil and Gas experience.


• French.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Leadership: Lead by example, inspire others and build a culture of continuous improvement.


• Effective Communicator and Influencer: Strong verbal and written communication, with excellent influencing and stakeholder management skills.


• Accounting and Control: Providing leading practices that strengthens overall accounting and control environment.


• IFRS expertise: Providing advice and assurance on compliance with IFRS across the group.


• Planning and Prioritisation: Able to prioritize multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines.


• Analytical: An eye for detail, able to quickly understand key operational processes, systems, and technology.


• Proactive approach: With the resilience and flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.


• Innovation: Identify and implement innovative solutions to complex problems.

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