Group Accountant: Ifrs, Consolidations & Analytics

Communicate Finance; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Health and retirement benefits

Growth opportunities in a leadinggroup

Job summary

Communicate Finance in South Africa is seeking a Group Accountant (IFRS Consolidations) to join a hybrid finance team in Sandton. You will consolidate financial statements across multiple entities, manage intercompany eliminations, and provide strategic analysis for senior management.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, a professional qualification (CA(SA) or CIMA), 5+ years in group accounting, IFRS expertise, and strong Excel/consolidation software skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CA(SA) or CIMA is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in group accounting or consolidation.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and consolidation principles.
• Proficiency with consolidation software and advanced Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate financial statements for all group entities in accordance with group policies and IFRS.
• Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reconciliations.
• Assist in preparation of consolidated budgets and forecasts for the group.
• Perform detailed financial analysis of group performance and provide commentary.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements across jurisdictions.
• Support internal and external audit processes.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Consolidation

Excel proficiency

Intercompany reconciliations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional accounting qualification (CA(SA), CIMA)

Tools

Consolidation software

Job description

What Group Accountant Ifrs Consolidations Analytics

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proficient Group Accountant to join their finance division in Sandton, operating under a hybrid work model. This role is central to consolidating financial information across multiple entities within the group, ensuring accuracy and compliance with group reporting standards. You will play a key part in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, providing critical insights to senior management. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant to enhance group-level financial operations and contribute strategically, benefiting from a blend of in‑office collaboration and remote work flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Consolidate financial statements for all group entities in accordance with group policies and IFRS.
• Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of consolidated budgets and forecasts for the group.
• Perform detailed financial analysis of group performance, identifying trends and providing commentary.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements across all jurisdictions.
• Support the group's internal and external audit processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA(SA), CIMA) is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in group accounting or consolidation.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and consolidation principles.
• Proficiency with consolidation software and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for growth within a leading group structure.
• Professional development and training support in Sandton.

You'll be joining a property business with a substantial portfolio of shopping centres across South Africa, giving you exposure to the financial management of large‑scale retail properties and the entities behind them. With a business model centred around long‑term property ownership and investment, you'll be working with numbers that directly reflect the performance of physical assets.

For you, this is an opportunity to step into a true group environment where your accounting expertise can be put to the test across multiple entities. You'll gain exposure to a more complex property structure, work with senior finance professionals and build on your experience in a role that offers far more than routine accounting.