Group Accountant

apartmentCommunicate Recruitment placeCape Town calendar_month 
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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