Group Accountant / Financial Controller

Performit Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Performit Personnel is seeking a Family Office Accountant/Financial Controller based in Gqeberha. This role involves driving financial excellence and improving reporting capabilities across diverse entities, including farming operations and property portfolios.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, have strong experience with financial systems, and be fluent in both Afrikaans and English. Key responsibilities include financial reporting, system design, and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with completed articles.
• Professional certification (e.g., SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA, CPA) advantageous.
• Proven ability to design and implement systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement financial processes and systems.
• Deliver accurate and insightful financial reporting.
• Lead ad hoc financial projects from inception to completion.

Skills

Problem-solving

Financial controls

Technology and automation

Xero software

IFRS knowledge

Fluent in Afrikaans

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Professional certification (e.g., SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA, CPA)

Tools

Xero

Odyssey Point of Sale

Job description

We are looking for a Family Office Accountant/Financial Controller to drive financial excellence, ensure compliance, and enhance our reporting and automation capabilities. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic and diverse environment. The group of entities includes small-scale farming operations, small restaurant, property portfolios, and investment entities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with completed articles.
• Professional certification (e.g., SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA, CPA) advantageous.
• Proven ability to design and implement systems and reporting tools
• Sound knowledge of financial controls and tax laws
• A passion for problem-solving, technology, automation, and continuous process improvement
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently across multiple disciplines
• Xero experience essential
• Odyssey Point of sale experience advantageous
• Valid Driver's License and willingness to travel
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement financial processes and systems to drive efficiency, consistency, and control across all entities
• Deliver accurate and insightful financial reporting, with a strong focus on costing analysis, performance tracking, and strategic input
• Lead ad hoc financial projects from inception to completion
• Drive the migration to enhanced reporting and dashboard platforms to support timely, data-driven decisions
• Oversee and maintain asset registers and stock control systems
• Provide technical guidance and research on IFRS, tax legislation, and other compliance matters
• Identify, evaluate, and implement technology and automation solutions to streamline finance and reporting functions. This role will involve traveling between different sites within South Africa as needed.