Group Finance Accountant

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance in Western Cape is seeking a finance professional to support monthly group reporting, consolidations and management accounts. You will contribute to the preparation of interim and annual financial statements and assist with board reporting packs, while ensuring accuracy and adherence to IFRS.

The role includes supporting external audits, coordinating B-BBEE reporting, and driving automation through advanced Excel and process improvements to enhance reporting quality.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly group reporting and consolidations.
• Prepare and analyse management accounts and board reporting packs.
• Support interim and annual financial reporting requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements.
• Support the external audit process.
• Manage and coordinate B-BBEE reporting and verification processes.
• Prepare debtors risk assessment reports.
• Perform financial analysis and investigate reporting variances.
• Drive reporting automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with ad hoc accounting, finance and reporting projects.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Financial reporting

Group reporting

Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Automation mindset

Education

BCom Accounting

SAICA/SAIPA articles advantageous

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

• Assist with monthly group reporting and consolidations
• Prepare and analyse management accounts and board reporting packs
• Support interim and annual financial reporting requirements
• Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements
• Support the external audit process
• Manage and coordinate B-BBEE reporting and verification processes
• Prepare debtors risk assessment reports
• Perform financial analysis and investigate reporting variances
• Drive reporting automation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with ad hoc accounting, finance and reporting projects

Skills & Experience

• Strong technical accounting and IFRS knowledge
• Experience in financial reporting and annual financial statements
• Group reporting and consolidation experience advantageous
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and ability to take ownership
• Systems-oriented with an interest in automation and process improvement

Qualification

• BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles advantageous.