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Job summary
A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Group Accountant to manage financial reporting and ensure compliance with accounting standards in South Africa. The ideal candidate has a BCom Accounting degree, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. This permanent position involves preparing financial data and supporting decision-making processes. Offering a competitive salary based on experience.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role within a corporate environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Responsibilities
- Conduct analytical reviews of general ledger accounts.
- Present management accounts with insights.
- Prepare and post journal entries for accurate accounts.
- Ensure timely month-end closing and manage payments.
- Oversee purchase requisition approvals.
Skills
Education
Tools
Our client is looking for a Group Accountant to manage financial reporting, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and support effective decision-making through accurate financial data.
Reference: Group Accountant
Salary: ZAR/month
Job Location: South Africa – Johannesburg Metro – Johannesburg
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 17 January 2025
- Conduct analytical reviews of general ledger accounts, investigating and reporting any variances.
- Confidently present management accounts with meaningful insights.
- Respond to accounting requests from the Group Financial Manager and CFO.
- Prepare and post all necessary journal entries to ensure accurate monthly accounts.
- Ensure timely month-end closing of all related functions.
- Assess and process all provisions accurately, ensuring proper management approval.
- Review and resolve stock variances in collaboration with relevant departments.
- Conduct profit and loss reviews and balance sheet analyses, including working file preparation.
- Compile inventory reports and oversee payroll-related control account reconciliations.
- Submit accurate statutory returns within deadlines.
- Provide TMI reporting to Germany and ensure compliance with local and international standards.
- Approve VIM processes for accounts payable invoices in alignment with the approved approval matrix.
- Oversee purchase requisition approvals and verify general ledger accounts and cost centers.
- Ensure accurate closing of Accpac ERP systems as per company guidelines.
- Support year‑end audit file preparation and associated tasks.
- Manage payments and ensure timely bank releases.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Word) and ERP systems such as Accpac or SAP.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
- Confident communicator, capable of presenting complex financial information clearly.
- Independent and self‑motivated, with a strong ability to work collaboratively.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within a corporate environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines and work accurately under pressure.
- BCom Accounting degree or equivalent qualification.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.