Audit jobs in United States

Location: Paarl

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a highly competent and organized Group Accountant to manage the accounting function across a portfolio of companies within the telecommunications infrastructure sector. The ideal candidate will oversee financial reporting, day-to-day accounting operations, compliance, audits, and monthly management information for the group.

• Prepare monthly management accounts for each entity and for consolidated group reporting
• Maintain general ledgers, journals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Produce cash flow statements, forecasts, and working capital analysis
• Consolidate multi-entity results for shareholder reporting

• Handle accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing and billing
• Manage creditors and debtors age analysis
• Perform payment runs ensuring appropriate authority and documentation
• Maintain fixed asset registers, depreciation schedules and capex tracking

• Prepare and file VAT, PAYE, SDL and UIF returns
• Liaise with SARS regarding assessments, queries, and compliance reviews
• Support annual financial statement audits and liaise with external auditors
• Oversee CIPC filings, director changes and company secretarial compliance (advantageous)

• Maintain accounting systems and improve internal financial procedures
• Work with operations and project teams to track project costs and margins
• Support funding transactions and prepare financial packs for lenders/investors when required

• Degree in Accounting / Finance / BCom (or equivalent)
• Articles (SAICA / SAIPA) preferred but not essential
• 3-7 years relevant financial accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of IFRS for SMEs
• Experience with multi-entity / group accounting
• Proficiency in Sage / Pastel / Xero or similar accounting packages
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables / lookups / modelling advantageous)

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and deadline management abilities
• Ability to work independently and within a small team
• Professional integrity and discretion
• Comfortable in a growth-oriented environment

• Exposure to a dynamic infrastructure and investment environment
• Involvement in meaningful growth initiatives and funding transactions
• Competitive compensation (experience-dependent)
• Opportunities for professional development
• A supportive and performance-orientated culture