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DBN - Group Accountant – Hybrid / Remote - Agriculture

Job Purpose :

Responsible for ensuring the financial integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all accounting records across the group.

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Professional qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA, SAIPA)
• Experience in agricultural / agri-business or farm accounting – not negotiable
• Experience working with biological assets and cost allocation – not negotiable
• Experience in cross-border transactions and multiple currencies.

Required Technical Competencies & Experience :

• Prepare monthly management accounts and consolidated group financial statements.
• Manage weekly group cash flow forecasts and payments.
• Ensure IFRS compliance and statutory reporting in all jurisdictions.
• Coordinate annual audits and tax filings.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making.

Behavioural Competencies :

• Trustworthy and high integrity
• Self-starter
• Analytically minded
• Ownership & accountability
• High energy

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. If you do not receive a response within two weeks of your application, please consider yourself unsuccessful.

Overview

Are you a strategic finance leader ready to take charge of a critical division within a dynamic and highly regulated environment? Our client, a leading player in the banking and insurance sector, is seeking an accomplished CA(SA) to step into the role of Accounting, Auditing & Analysis Head.

• Lead and oversee all accounting, auditing, and financial analysis functions within the division.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and industry standards.
• Drive strategic financial insights to support business growth and decision-making.
• Provide strong leadership, guidance, and mentorship to high-performing finance teams.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, regulators, and executive leadership.
• Implement process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and governance.

• CA(SA) qualification – essential.
• 10+ years of post-articles experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong exposure to the banking and insurance industries.
• Proven track record in leading finance teams across accounting, auditing, and analysis.
• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, compliance, and risk management.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Influential leadership style with the ability to drive change and add value at executive level.

This is a rare opportunity to influence the direction of a well-established financial institution while leading a division that plays a pivotal role in ensuring stability, compliance, and growth. If you are looking for a platform where your expertise and leadership will make a lasting impact – this is it.

Job Purpose

The Group Financial Accountant is responsible for managing the financial reporting, consolidation, and compliance of multiple entities within a group structure. This role ensures accurate financial records, adherence to regulatory standards, and supports strategic financial planning and decision-making. The incumbent will also oversee the group’s finance function, ensuring efficiency and alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance
• Prepare and consolidate financial statements for the group in accordance with IFRS/GAAP.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Oversee statutory audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including VAT, corporate tax, and payroll tax submissions.
• Monitor changes in accounting and tax regulations and implement necessary adjustments.

Financial Management & Analysis
• Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to senior management to support decision-making.
• Oversee the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Implement cost control measures and financial efficiencies across the group.
• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations.
• Ensure proper accounting treatment of assets, liabilities, and expenses across entities.

Group Accounting Services Management
• Oversee the finance operations of the group, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing.
• Supervise the Creditors and Debtors Clerk, review their work, and ensure accurate and timely processing of transactions.
• Provide guidance, training, and performance evaluations for Creditors and Debtors Clerk.
• Ensure streamlined financial processes and systems to support business units effectively.
• Implement and improve ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Establish service level agreements (SLAs) with internal business units as well as external suppliers and monitor performance.

Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborate with business unit leaders to provide financial insights and support operational goals.
• Work closely with the CFO, CEO, board members, and external advisors on financial strategy and reporting.
• Liaise with banks, auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies as needed.

Qualifications & Experience
Education & Certifications
• Professional Accountant (SA), Business Accountant (SA), Financial Accountant in Practice (FAP), CA(SA) / ACCA/ CGMA or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Completed articles is a strong advantage.
Experience
• Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in financial accounting.
• Experience within a group setting is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP, tax regulations, and financial reporting.
• Proven working experience in financial systems software (e.g. Xero, Zoho Books, Pastel Payroll, SimplePay Payroll or similar).

Key Skills & Competencies
• Strong technical accounting skills and financial acumen.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Leadership and team management experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits & Perks
• Competitive salary

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter to:

Please use the following email address when sending your application:
Group Financial Accountant – Ref. 03/2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Director at Professional Recruitment Network

Our client, based in Diep River, Cape Town, is looking for a Group Financial Accountant to join their growing team.

Reporting to the Group Financial Executive, responsibilities include:

• Preparing the month end accounts up to Management Accounts level
• Investigating variances to budget
• Overall reconciliation of the accounts to ensure that all costs and revenues have been accounted for
• Preparing monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts
• Releasing payments in Standard Bank
• Preparing for year end audit
• Preparing cash management interest calculation
• Managing relevant areas of the annual budget
• Maintaining effective financial controls
• Contributing to the daily functioning of the finance team and its performance
• Assisting the Financial Executive with ad hoc assignments

Requirements:

• Accounting degree with minimum 5 years' experience
• Highly computer literate (Excel)
• Xero experience and knowledge would be advantageous

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Manufacturing

Overview

Job Title: Head of Reinsurance Accounting

Job Description: The Head of Reinsurance Accounting is responsible for the full end-to-end Reinsurance Accounting and Analytics process and will participate in designing the Reinsurance strategy, together with the subsequent implementation, including data and systems requirements. Involvement in the optimisation work to help derive a recommended Reinsurance structure.

• Full responsibility for monthly, quarterly, and annual Reinsurance reporting and analysis.
• Sourcing, reconciling, and taking full responsibility for obtaining and providing Reinsurance data modelling requirements.
• Designing and implementing system and process solutions for all Reinsurance agreements put in place.
• Active participation at Reinsurance forum meetings.
• Managing Internal and External Audit engagement issues.
• Ensuring Reinsurance Claims are fully recovered and accounted for across all treaties.
• Responsible for setting and obtaining financial Reinsurance targets of up to a R1 billion.
• Advising on the Reinsurance strategy; including the SAM impacts.
• Providing input into Capital modelling and management.
• Assisting with compilation of Risk profiles.
• Full accountability for Reinsurance governance and controls.
• Stakeholder Management – External Reinsurers, Reinsurance Brokers, Internal Audit, External Audit.

• Matric
• CA (SA) highly preferred
• 10 years' experience in Insurance of which 5 in Reinsurance
• Take action to manage own personal development and encourage others to do the same.
• Lead a team and complete performance management cycle for direct reports.
• Effective Communication
• Negotiating
• Problem Solving
• High Level Influencer
• Relationships typically involve persuading or countering opposition
• Create people management plan to ensure human capability is in place as part of business planning process

To apply, please submit your CV, as well as your latest payslip, to

Description/Synopsis

Our Client is seeking a seasoned accounting professional to lead their dynamic team in Century City. As Head of Accounting , you’ll oversee accounting workflows, manage a talented team, lead client engagements, and provide expert business and tax advice. This is a hands-on leadership role with the opportunity to shape financial reporting and compliance for a diverse client base, including individuals, companies, and trusts.

• Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) or Professional Accountant (SA) with SAIPA designation; registered with SAICA or SAIPA.
• Minimum of 5–7 years’ experience, including 2–3 years in a supervisory or management role within an accounting practice (non-negotiable).
• Strong knowledge of accounting and tax laws in South Africa, including companies, individuals, and trusts. Skilled in financial statement preparation, reconciliations, and IFRS/GAAP reporting standards.
• Experienced in client service and able to provide practical, professional advice in a personable manner.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in accounting and payroll software such as Pastel, QuickBooks, Sage, and SimplePay. Familiarity with GreatSoft is an advantage but not essential.

• Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals. Manage workflow, training, and performance reviews.
• Client Engagement: Lead client meetings, provide business-focused accounting advice, and act as the primary accounting contact for assigned clients.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Oversee and review management accounts, annual financial statements (AFS), budgets, and cash flow forecasts in line with IFRS for SMEs.
• Bookkeeping Oversight: Ensure accurate and timely bank transaction capture, reconciliations, VAT submissions, and maintenance of accounting records.
• Tax Administration: Manage income tax and provisional tax returns for individuals and companies. Oversee trust tax filings and advise on tax structuring and compliance.
• Special Matters: Support deceased estate accounting and related tax issues, where applicable.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards in financial deliverables, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Liaise with SARS, external auditors, legal advisors, and other relevant stakeholders.

Overview

Badger Holdings is looking for an experienced, dynamic Group Accountant to join their finance offices in George.

Remuneration: market-related

Location: Western Cape

Job level: Junior/Mid

Job policy: Employment Equity position

Type: Permanent

Reference: #BH-382

Company: Badger Holdings

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly proficient and comfortable conversing in English (written and verbal)
• Accurate, analytical and organised with a high attention to detail
• Independent, adaptable and deadline-driven
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
• Excellent reconciliation interpretation skills
• Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters
• Strong computer literacy with advanced Excel skills
• Experience in drafting IFRS financial statements is preferred.

• Completed BCom Degree or relevant tertiary qualification
• Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles
• Costing and management accounting experience will be favourable

All applicants will have to make themselves available for digital interviews.

The position will be filled in line with the Badger Holdings culture, values and Employment Equity policy and plan. Preference will be given to members of designated groups that are under-represented.

Duties and responsibilities

• Actively contribute to Exco discussions / decision-making as a trusted financial leader and provide financial insight to guide group strategy, business development, and operational execution.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for the Group.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow) in compliance with IFRS.
• Ensure compliance with SARS requirements (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax, Provisional Tax).
• Oversee statutory audit processes, manage relationships with external auditors, and implement audit recommendations.
• Maintain integrity of the general ledger and oversee financial processes at each operating company.
• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles for the Group.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario planning, investment evaluation, and project costing.
• Oversee financial systems (Pastel Partner / Sage / other) and ensure integration with operational systems.
• Build, mentor, and lead the finance team across sites, ensuring a culture of accountability, professionalism, and excellence.

• Degree in Accounting / Finance (CA(SA) or equivalent qualification preferred).
• Minimum 710 years progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years in a group accounting or senior finance leadership role (manufacturing environment preferred).
• IFRS expertise, strong knowledge of SARS compliance, experience in group consolidations and intercompany reconciliations, advanced Excel and ERP / Accounting system proficiency (Pastel Partner / Sage).

Our tax practice revolves around helping our clients effectively manage their tax obligations proactively and responsibly. As part of a global team of 35,000 tax professionals in 150 countries, you will advise clients on planning, compliance and reporting wherever the client has needs. Our unwavering commitment to quality service and our technical networks enable you to help clients reduce inefficiencies, mitigate risk and improve opportunities within their tax functions. Groups (or, as we call them – sub-service lines) within Tax include Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Human Capital, Indirect Tax Services, International Tax Services, People Advisory Services and Transaction Tax Services.

People Advisory Services (PAS) shapes and delivers the part of business strategy that depends on people. As a PAS professional, you will have the opportunity to work with global clients to understand and address some of their largest and most complex people-related challenges, and ultimately improve and drive valuable and sustainable business results. We focus on engagements that relate to performance, talent, systems, reward, mobility and analytics.

With so many offerings, you have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients including understanding the client expectations
• Grow and develop existing client portfolio – with a focus on identifying opportunities for other business units and wider Mobility services.
• Identify potential new clients and overall growth of the Johannesburg employees’ tax and expatriate tax business.
• Develop and build good client relationships
• Financial portfolio management including WIP management, billing and cash collection
• Research, read and interpret applicable legislation in order to appropriately draft advice to clients on various employees’ tax and expatriate tax issues
• Ensuring compliance with our risk management procedures
• Overseeing the tax compliance process on your portfolio of clients where necessary, review work performed by junior staff and provide on the job training
• Generate work by capitalising on client relationships and identifying sales opportunities
• Contribute effectively towards the department's growth and profitability
• Promote and live the team values
• Present technical training topics
• Performance manager to allocated staff

Qualifications & Experience

• Higher Diploma in Tax or Honours in Taxation
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a senior manager in the employees’ tax and expatriate tax consulting environment
• 5 years management experience in an advisory environment
• Expatriate tax compliance experience advantageous

Skills and Behavioural Attributes

• A high standard of client management skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Independent thinker. Good report writing ability.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Computer literate: a good working knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Able to manage and oversee a team, including development of individual team members
• Manage and oversee client deliverables deadlines.
• Presentation skills
• Motivated and driven
• Ability to work on your own, a team player.
• Ideally this candidate will, in addition to deep technical skills in the area of employees’ and expatriate taxes, have energy, enthusiasm and drive to grow their career and become a future leader of our business.

Who we are:

At EY we support you in achieving your unique potential both personally and professionally. We give you stretching and rewarding experiences that keep you motivated, working in an atmosphere of integrity and teaming with some of the world's most successful companies. And while we encourage you to take personal responsibility for your career, we support you in your professional development in every way we can. You enjoy the flexibility to devote time to what matters to you, in your business and personal lives. At EY you can be who you are and express your point of view, energy and enthusiasm, wherever you are in the world. It's how you make a difference.