Group Accountant (EE Only)

DataFin; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic energy specialist is seeking a Group Accountant in Cape Town to prepare statutory and management reports. The ideal candidate will have an ACCA / CA(SA) or equivalent qualification, with 3-5 years in finance reporting and 5 years in a managerial role. Experience with SAP and IFRS is essential. This role involves leading reporting processes, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance across financial statements.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a Finance reporting function.
• 5 years’ experience in a managerial role within Finance functions.
• Proven track record of working effectively in an SAP environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory and management reports.
• Timely completion and submission of consolidated results.
• Collaboration with FPA Team to generate reports.
• Assist with Annual Financial Statements (AFS).
• Coaching and mentoring staff.

Skills

Financial reporting

Leadership

Analytical skills

Effective communication

IFRS expertise

Education

ACCA / CA(SA) / BCom Accounting or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

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

• 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 OU’s 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.