GROUP REPORTING ACCOUNTANT CA(SA) BELLVILLE

DO MORE Placements; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group in Cape Town seeks a Group Reporting Accountant to manage financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and tax submissions. The ideal candidate is a newly qualified CA(SA) with extensive experience in financial services and advanced Excel skills. This full-time position offers a monthly salary ranging from R45,000 to R65,000 and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified CA(SA) with 12 years of experience in financial services.
• Strong understanding of complex accounting standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Assist with bi-annual insurance group QRTs.
• Identify and analyze unusual financial movements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

AccPac IDU

QlikView

Job description

GROUP REPORTING ACCOUNTANT CA(SA) - BELLVILLE

A well-established listed financial services group is looking for a confident driven professional who takes pride in producing high-quality work and excels in a fast-paced environment. The role of Group Statutory Reporting Accountant requires someone who can handle complex tasks, meet demanding deadlines and consistently deliver outstanding results.

Benefits of Joining this Leading Financial Services Group

• Exposure to a wide range of financial reporting regulatory and consolidation processes within a listed environment.
• Opportunity to work alongside highly experienced finance professionals and gain mentorship from senior leaders.
• Strong focus on professional growth, technical development and continuous learning.
• Involvement in strategic projects and cross‑functional collaboration across diverse business units.
• Competitive remuneration package with the stability and credibility of a well‑established financial institution.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Support group finance in compiling the consolidated interim and year‑end audit packs.
• Contribute to audit‑related deliverables and ensure accurate timely submissions.

Regulatory Reporting

• Assist with the preparation of bi‑annual insurance group QRTs.
• Prepare monthly group solvency reports and coordinate with multiple finance teams to gather input.
• Conduct stress testing on consolidated results to evaluate the impact of potential risk scenarios (ORSA).

Management Information

• Prepare IFRS 16 reports for corporate office leases and provide technical guidance to finance teams.
• Handle monthly accounting for selected group support entities.
• Identify and analyse unusual financial movements or trends, liaising with relevant teams to clarify variances.

Taxation

• Assist in preparing and submitting tax returns for group support entities.

Projects and Process Improvement

• Drive initiatives to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the reporting function.
• Provide support to finance teams on special reporting requests and ad‑hoc projects.

Core Competencies

• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in creating financial reports in Excel using data from multiple sources.
• Meticulous attention to detail with strong numerical and analytical ability.
• Consistently delivers high‑quality work and meets tight deadlines.
• Performs effectively under pressure while maintaining accuracy.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and the financial services environment.
• Skilled in accounting systems and financial reporting.
• Communicates complex financial information clearly and concisely to a range of stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

• Newly qualified CA(SA) with 12 years of experience, preferably within the financial services industry and a group reporting environment.
• Strong understanding of complex accounting standards (advantageous).
• Familiarity with AccPac IDU and QlikView would be beneficial.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel is essential.

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary: 45000 - 65000