Group Accountant - Overheads (Property Industry) - EE role

Ability Executive Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage financial and tax reporting. Candidates must hold a B. Com Honours degree and have a minimum of 5 years' experience in an accounting/reporting role. Responsibilities include preparation of consolidated financial statements, tax returns, and management of internal auditing processes. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and accounting software is essential. This position offers a great opportunity for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in accounting/reporting role.
• Articles will be advantageous.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience on a well-known accounting package.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of annual financial statements for various companies.
• Preparation of Group consolidated annual financial statements.
• Reconciliation and submission of VAT and Withholding Tax returns.
• Monthly review of bank reconciliations.
• Compile/review monthly management accounts for all reporting entities.

Skills

Group reporting

Taxation

Staff management

Consolidation experience

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Cognos

Business Central

Draftworx

Education

B. Com Honours or bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Accounting package

Job description

Job Description

Maintaining accurate financial and tax reporting while adhering to managing and implementing accounting and reporting controls.

Reporting and Reporting controls

• Preparation of annual financial statements for various companies
• Preparation of Group consolidated annual financial statements
• Preparation and submission of IT14's on e-filing
• Preparation and submission of provisional tax returns
• Preparation and submissions of Dividend Tax Returns
• Reconciliation and submission of VAT and Withholding Tax returns for South African entities as well as foreign entities
• Compilation of annual budgets and forecasts
• Monthly review of bank reconciliations
• Processing of monthly general journal entries and consolidation entries
• Manage and review trial balances for all reporting entities
• Consolidation for all reporting entities
• Reconciliation of general ledger and sub ledgers monthly and the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Compile/review monthly management accounts for all reporting entities
• Performing month end and year end accounts system closures
• Preparation and submission of quarterly reporting packs and working papers for group reporting
• Liaising with various internal and external auditors
• Review and authorization of payments on banking system (FNB online)
• Develop, monitor, review and implement internal accounting and other accounting related policies

Requirements

• B. Com Honours or bachelor's degree in accounting (B. Com)
• Articles will be advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in accounting/reporting role.
• Staff management experience
• Group reporting, taxation and consolidation experience.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have extensive knowledge of Computer Skills: Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel, MS Office as well as experience on a well-known accounting package.
• Cognos experience will be advantageous.
• Business Central experience will be advantageous
• Draftworx Experience