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Group Accountant

Company:
executiveplacements.com
Location:
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Pay:
750 000 Annually
Posted:
November 19, 2025
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Description:

Completing and reviewing bank reconciliations for Group entities

Collaborating with billing and accounts payable teams to ensure correct postings of income, expenses, prepayments, and fixed assets

Preparing monthly accruals, provisions, payroll, and IFRS 16 lease accounting journals

Producing monthly profit & loss, balance sheets, and supporting reconciliations

Reconciling and settling intercompany balances

Preparing and submitting VAT, tax returns, and regulatory filings in line with jurisdictional requirements

Assisting in regulatory reporting and local/Group service level agreements

Preparing weekly cash flow forecasts and board report packs with analysis and commentary

Leading the preparation of year-end statutory financial statements and liaising with auditors

Responding to ad-hoc financial queries and supporting Group Finance projects

Skills & Experience:

Strong technical accounting knowledge with IFRS expertise

Experience in group reporting, multi-jurisdictional entities, and intercompany transactions

Strong Excel skills (macros, Power Pivot, Power BI advantageous)

Experience preparing financial statements and technical accounting papers

Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage deadlines under pressure

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate

Previous financial services industry experience is advantageous

Qualification:

Qualified Accountant (SAIPA or CIMA).

Demonstrated experience in IFRS reporting and financial statements.

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