Senior Group Accountant

Synergy Jobs (Pty) Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dynamic Senior Group Accountant to join a corporate environment in Midrand. The ideal candidate will have completed their SAIPA or SAIBA articles and possess at least three years of accounting experience in large organizations. Responsibilities include monthly reporting, financial analysis, and maintaining compliance with company policies. Proficiency in Sage X3 and Excel is essential. Join a performance-driven team and contribute to significant financial management tasks.

Qualifications

• Must have completed SAIPA or SAIBA articles.
• 3 years of experience as an Accountant in large corporate organizations.
• Up to date accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Generate monthly financial and management reports.
• Meet specific month-end deadlines timely.
• Capture financial entries and review performance.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain Fixed Asset Capex records.
• Prepare Exco packs and PDF documents.
• Ensure internal control and compliance.
• Handle ad hoc tasks as requested.

Skills

Accounting experience

Effective communication

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Relevant Degree - NQF Level 7

Tools

Sage X3

MS Office

Job description

POSITION: Senior Group Accountant

LOCATION: Midrand

We are on the hunt for a dynamic Senior Group Accountant who has recently completed their SAIPA or SAIBA articles and is ready to make their mark in the corporate world. If you've handled a high turnover portfolio of R100mil+, we would like to hear from you!

Requirements:

• Matric and relevant Degree - NQF Level 7
• 3 years of experience as an Accountant, with exposure to large corporate organizations or group companies.
• Must have completed SAIPA or SAIBA articles
• Using Sage X3
• Up to date accounting experience.
• Must be able to communicate effectively (verbally and written) with management
• Proficiency in Excel and Outlook and knowledge of MS Office
• Ability to work under pressure to manage and meet strict deadlines
• Performance driven and attention to detail. Must be able to deliver results in a team environment.
• Must be reliable and accept responsibility for the tasks assigned to them.

Key Performance Areas:

• Monthly financial and management reporting
• Meeting specific month-end deadlines in a timely manner
• Capturing financial entries, reviewing financial performance, and distributing financial reports
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintaining Fixed Asset Capex records, including applications, additions, disposal, depreciation, and related accounting entries
• Preparing Exco packs and PDF documents
• Ensuring internal control and compliance with company policies
• Handling ad hoc tasks as requested.