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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Key Skills
- 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.
Qualifications
- BCom Accounting degree or equivalent qualification.
