Legal jobs in South Africa

SENIOR GROUP ACCOUNTANT (HYBRID) - R900k-R720k pa - SEA POINT

To ensure the financial health and integrity of the group by managing, processing, and overseeing all accounting activities for the group. Ensure compliance with regulatory/legal compliance and provide accurate and timely financial reports to support strategic decision-making.

• Accurate financial reporting: Deliver accurate and timely consolidated financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Ensure all reports are compliant with relevant accounting standards and regulations. Assist with other reporting requirements from lenders, shareholders, etc.
• Regulatory/legal compliance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting regulations and ensure all financial practices adhere to local and international accounting IFRS standards. In conjunction with the CFO, successfully managed audits with no significant findings.
• Efficient processing: Handle all day-to-day accounting tasks, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, and reconciliations, with exceptional discipline and reliability. Ensure high accuracy and efficiency in processing transactions.
• Process improvement: Identify and implement improvements in accounting workflows and financial reporting processes. Enhance efficiency and accuracy in processing tasks and reporting timelines.
• Financial analysis: Conduct financial analysis and forecasts to support business strategy and decision-making. Provide insights on trends, variances, and areas for improvement, and present findings to the CFO.
• Budget management: Prepare and monitor the group's budgets. Implement and adhere to budgetary controls, providing explanations for any variances. Compare actuals to budgeted figures per financial model.
• Stakeholder management: Communicate financial information effectively to internal and external stakeholders, including senior management and auditors. Address and resolve financial inquiries or issues promptly.

• Proven experience as a senior accountant or similar role, supporting CFO.
• Accounting qualification required (SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA, AGA, etc.).
• Experience in dealing with African countries is preferred but not required.
• Xero accounting software experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience in compiling financial statements in CaseWare is required.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel is preferred (pivot tables, macros) but not required.
• Experience in working with financial models is preferred but not required.

• Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations. Proficient in financial reporting, consolidation, and processing. Experienced with Xero accounting software and compiling financial statements in CaseWare.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyse financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights. Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness.
• Self-Sufficiency: Ability to manage and perform both oversight and hands-on accounting tasks independently.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to present financial information clearly to various audiences, including senior management and external stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong problem-solving skills with the capability to address complex financial issues and develop effective solutions.
• Ethics and Integrity: High level of integrity and professionalism. Demonstrated commitment to ethical practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing business environments and priorities.
• Discipline, Reliability and Work ethic: Consistently exhibit a high level of discipline and work ethic, meeting deadlines and maintaining dependable performance.
• Proactiveness and Initiative: Proactively identify areas for improvement and take initiative to address them.

• Proven experience as a senior accountant or similar role, supporting CFO.
• Accounting qualification required (SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA, AGA, etc.).
• Experience in dealing with African countries is preferred but not required.
• Xero accounting software experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience in compiling financial statements in CaseWare is required.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel is preferred (pivot tables, macros) but not required.
• Experience in working with financial models is preferred but not required.

• Annual CTCC between R900k-R720k incl quarterly discretionary bonus.

• Highly competitive salary package: Basic - up to R 60k pm PLUS eligibility for quarterly discretionary bonus of around R 14k pm paid out per quarter (R42k pq) so approx CTC of R 74k pm for top performers
• Above average leave days
• Flexible HYBRID working arrangement
• Niche industry experience: Property Management
• Foreign exposure: Get exposure to dealing with multiple African countries
• Flat Structure
• Great career advancement prospects