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Reference: NPr -EHo-1
A multinational conglomerate seeks to employ an experienced and technically strong Group Accountant to join their dynamic finance team, based in Cape Town CBD.

The successful candidate will form part of the Finance Shared Service Centre and will take responsibility for Group Technical Accounting, including maintenance of policies. In addition, ad-hoc group and key projects will require involvement, including supporting design and implementation of new systems and applying technical accounting skills to analyse contracts and key transactions.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Accounting analyses for complex contracts and transactions
• Maintain Group Technical Accounting Policies, supporting dissemination and implementation of policies and acting as a central point of contact to provide technical accounting advice and support
• Maintain Financial Control Policies, supporting dissemination and implementation of policies and providing support on application of control policies and best practice
• Delivery of technical training
• Involvement in key reporting cycles for month-end and other Group Finance initiatives
• Involvement in group year-end audit process, and preparation of notes and note support for consolidated financial statements
• Regular review of balance sheet reconciliations across global entities and support ongoing enhancement of balance sheet control processes
• Contribute to other key finance initiatives as required

Qualified Accounting Professional - ACCA / ACA / CA(SA)

• Completed articles
• 4 to 5 years' post articles experience within a group technical role is essential
• Shared Services Centre experience is essential
• Strong working knowledge of complex multi-currency consolidations
• Technically strong and working knowledge of FRS102
• Experience working on financial consolidation systems
• Experience using financial statements preparation software
• Proficient in MS packages
• Strong analytical skills
• Deadline driven
• Ability to work in a high pressure, fast paced environment
• Team player

If this sounds like you; please do not hesitate to apply!

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions.

For more information, contact:
Elzette Hood
Recruitment Specialist: Finance

Are you a seasoned group accountant with a passion for international finances and an entrepreneurial mindset? We are seeking a Senior Group Accountant with a minimum of five years post-articles experience in a complex multi-currency environment performing consolidations. Strong analytical skills and a passion for finance is what you need to join this dynamic, forward-thinking company.

As the Senior Group Accountant, you will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Preparing accounting analysis for intricate contracts and transactions.
2. Delivering technical training sessions and helping with the development of online training tools.
3. Ensuring the compliance of Group Technical Accounting Policies and acting as the contact point for any queries.
4. Providing technical accounting advice and support to the regional finance teams on complex accounting issues.
5. Being involved in the group year-end audit processes, which includes reviewing and adjusting financial data to ensure compliance.
6. Contributing to other key finance initiatives as required.
7. Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations on a regular basis across global entities and supporting ongoing enhancement of balance sheet control processes.

A professional finance designation such as PA(SA), CA(SA), ACMA/CGMA, or equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years post-article experience.
Proven experience in year-end group consolidation processes.
Working knowledge of FRS102.
Multi-currency experience.

Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles.
Relevant finance degree.

Contact JENELLE COOKSON on , quoting the Ref: CTF .

R 600 000 - R 900 000 - Annually.

This is an exciting opportunity for a CA(SA) with 2 to 3 years post Articles experience. Reporting to the CEO, with the vision to transition into Financial Manager over time. If this is your dream, apply today!

Responsibilities:

Month End:

• Preparing loan account reconciliations and product development cost calculations
• Review of subsidiaries' management accounts
• Tax calculations
• Preparing group consolidated management accounts

Year-end Audit:

• Management of the year-end external audit requirements/deliverables
• Ensure that financial transactions in the group are recorded in compliance with IFRS
• Assist group companies with technical accounting transactions and year-end reporting packs
• Review inter-group transactions and loan accounts
• Overseeing the reporting by group companies (local and foreign) and perform group consolidations
• Tax calculations
• Group financial reporting packs for submission to a listed company
• Preparation of group companies annual financial statements

Reporting:

• Compiling of management information
• Drafting of reports for the Finance and risk committee and board of directors

Other:

• Tax compliance responsibilities
• Compile group consolidated budgets and budget reporting pack
• Compile Group consolidated cash flow forecast
• Assistance/involvement with mergers and acquisitions
• Assist CFO and CEO with presentations to stakeholders

Requirements:

• 3 years post article experience
• Management accounting experience
• Problem solving skills / can work independently

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application, please consider it as unsuccessful for this particular role.

Job & Company Description:
A leader within the retail industry is looking for a Chartered Accountant that has worked in a JSE environment to join their team of professionals. This exciting company is proudly South African and has grown into an industry leader within the retail industry.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

1. Responsible for external group reporting process
2. Responsible for completion of the full suite of financial publications, with timeous submission to the JSE and shareholders
3. Responsible for all external financial publications
4. Statutory annual financial statements of all entities within the Group
5. Statutory annual financial statements with regulatory requirements
6. Group Financial Technical champion
7. Calculation and proposal of dividend declarations
8. Control and maintain all consol journals
9. General ledger account
10. Intergroup balances and transactions
11. Profit forecasts for all provisional tax payments
12. Keep up to date with IFRS standards

Education:

• CA(SA)

• 2 to 4 years experience within a JSE listed environment

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If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.

Reference: NFP -Bri-1

Are you a seasoned accounting professional with a knack for meticulous financial management and strategic oversight?
This insurer is seeking a highly skilled Financial Accountant with either SAIPA or SAICA articles to join a growing team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the consolidation of financial statements for the group, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes, including the preparation of financial reports and analysis.
• Collaborate with finance teams across various departments to streamline accounting processes and enhance efficiency.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis and forecasting to support strategic decision-making at the executive level.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies to facilitate audits and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
• Evaluate and implement internal controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risks.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline
• Successfully finished SAIPA or SAICA articles
• Firm grasp of accounting principles and regulations
• Competent in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Robust analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and capability to work autonomously

Are you a seasoned group accountant with a passion for international finances and an entrepreneurial mindset? We are seeking a Senior Group Accountant with a minimum of five years post-articles experience in a complex multi-currency environment performing consolidations. Strong analytical skills and a passion for finance is what you need, to join this dynamic, forward-thinking company.

As the Senior Group Accountant you will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Preparing accounting analysis for intricate contracts and transactions.
2. Delivering technical training sessions and helping with the development of online training tools.
3. Ensuring the compliance of Group Technical Accounting Policies and acting as the contact point if any queries arise.
4. Providing technical accounting advice and support to the regional finance teams on complex accounting issues.
5. Being involved in the group year-end audit processes which includes reviewing and adjusting financial data to ensure compliance.
6. Contributing to other key finance initiatives as required.
7. Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations on a regular basis across global entities and supporting ongoing enhancement of balance sheet control processes.

A professional finance designation such as PA(SA), CA(SA), ACMA/CGMA, or equivalent.

Minimum of 5 years post-article experience.

Proven experience in year-end group consolidation processes.

Working knowledge of FRS102.

Multi-currency experience.

Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles.

Relevant finance degree.

R 600 000 - R 900 000 - Annually.

This position is suitable for a newly qualified Chartered Accountant with up to one year of post-articles experience. The position forms part of the Group reporting team of a JSE listed business. Training will be provided.

• Form part of the Group reporting team
• Monthly reporting
• Quarterly reporting
• Draft IFRS compliant annual financial statements for subsidiaries, including submission and finalisation with the external auditors
• Perform analytical reviews and completeness checks on the forecast and budgets presented by different business units
• Consolidate, reconcile, and draft allocated notes for the Consolidated Annual Financial statements for the Group
• Audit queries
• IFRS implementation
• Ad hoc tasks

• Qualified Chartered Accountant
• Up to 1 year post-articles experience
• Implementing best practice accounting policies
• Ensuring compliance of accounting provisions in terms of IFRS and legislation
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Accuracy in Financial Reporting
• Time Management skills
• Leadership

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions.

R - R - Annually

Reference: CTF -LSa-1

An investment holding company with a portfolio of clients seeks to employ a group financial accountant. You will form part of a strong yet small finance team of other chartered accountants, from whom you will learn a lot. This position comes with lots of flexibility.

1. Management Accounts
2. Loan account reconciliations
3. Drafting of reports for the finance and risk committee, as well as board of directors
4. Tax Calculations and Compliance
5. Compilation of group consolidated budgets and budget reporting pack
6. Group consolidated cash flow forecast
7. Assistance/involvement with mergers and acquisitions
8. Ensure that financial transactions in the group are recorded in compliance with IFRS
9. Assist group companies with technical accounting transactions and year-end reporting packs

CA(SA) non-negotiable

R 800 000 - R 950 000 - Annually

Contact LEE-ANN SASMAN on , quoting the Ref: CTF .

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If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database and we will connect with you regarding any other suitable roles or positions.

A multinational conglomerate seeks to employ an experienced and technically strong Group Accountant to join their dynamic finance team, based in Cape Town CBD.

The successful candidate will form part of the Finance Shared Service Centre and will take responsibility for Group Technical Accounting, including maintenance of policies. In addition, ad-hoc group and key projects will require involvement, including supporting design and implementation of new systems and applying technical accounting skills to analyse contracts and key transactions.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

1. Accounting analyses for complex contracts and transactions
2. Maintain Group Technical Accounting Policies, supporting dissemination and implementation of policies and acting as a central point of contact to provide technical accounting advice and support
3. Maintain Financial Control Policies, supporting dissemination and implementation of policies and providing support on application of control policies and best practice
4. Delivery of technical training
5. Involvement in key reporting cycles for month-end and other Group Finance initiatives
6. Involvement in group year-end audit process, and preparation of notes and note support for consolidated financial statements
7. Regular review of balance sheet reconciliations across global entities and support ongoing enhancement of balance sheet control processes
8. Contribute to other key finance initiatives as required

Qualified Accounting Professional - ACCA / ACA / CA(SA)

1. Completed articles
2. 4 to 5 years' post articles experience within a group technical role is essential
3. Shared Services Centre experience is essential
4. Strong working knowledge of complex multi-currency consolidations
5. Technically strong and working knowledge of FRS102
6. Experience working on financial consolidation systems
7. Experience using financial statements preparation software
8. Proficient in MS packages
9. Strong analytical skills
10. Deadline driven
11. Ability to work in a high pressure, fast paced environment
12. Team player

If this sounds like you; please do not hesitate to apply!

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Elzette Hood
Recruitment Specialist: Finance