Group Consolidations Accountant

Lexdan Select; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a skilled professional to manage monthly financial consolidations and assist with financial statements. The ideal candidate will have completed their articles, possess strong IFRS knowledge, and have 1-2 years of post-articles experience in a similar role. This is a great opportunity to work closely with senior finance personnel.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years post-articles experience required.
• Strong IFRS knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly consolidation packs ensuring accuracy.
• Compile consolidated financial results for the Group.
• Assist with subsidiary financial statements preparation.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Education

Completed articles

Job description

Responsibilities:

1. Prepare monthly consolidation packs for the entire Group, ensuring accuracy and checks on balances and reconciliations.
2. Prepare monthly management packs, including the Group's distribution statement.
3. Compile the Group's consolidated results during interim and year-end periods.
4. Perform monthly reconciliations of intercompany loans and transactions.
5. Process acquisition and disposal journals, intercompany and elimination entries, and other entries as required.
6. Record joint venture accounting entries monthly and as needed.
7. Maintain and update the Group's chart of accounts.
8. Assist the Group FM and CFO with ad hoc analysis as required.
9. Assist with the preparation of subsidiary financial statements.

Requirements:

• Completed articles (3 years)
• 1-2 years post-articles experience
• Strong IFRS knowledge