Accountant

Financial Accounting

• Prepare monthly journal entries for review by the Head Office Financial Manager.
• Review journals prepared by subordinates.
• Review and authorise payments in line with AP policies.
• Prepare monthly trial balances for Head Office and subsidiaries.
• Compile cost centre reports and analyse variances.
• Prepare monthly Head Office management accounts.
• Maintain and update the investment register when required.
• Perform General Ledger month‑end balancing and closure in Syspro.
• Review sub‑module month‑end closures in Syspro.
• Oversee month‑end closures of minor subsidiary companies.
• Upload financial data into the Cognos system.
• Analyse income statement allocations and ensure accuracy of classifications.
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations for review.
• Review Balance Sheet reconciliations completed by subordinates.
• Assist in the implementation of IFRS requirements at Head Office.
• Perform detailed reviews of fixed assets.
• Support Head Office projects and organisational changes as required.
• Assist in preparing Annual Financial Statements.
• Ensure adherence to Group financial policies and governance standards.
• Complete quarterly Internal Control Matrices for the Corporate Office.
• Liaise with both Internal and External Auditors.
• Support adoption and embedding of Internal Audit-recommended controls.
• Coordinate recovery processes managed by the Corporate Office for operations.
• Assist with loading and reviewing cash forecasts in IT2 and attend to Treasury-related queries.

Taxation

• Ensure full compliance with all applicable taxation legislation.
• Prepare the monthly VAT return for Head Office.
• Review VAT returns for all Central Admin Managed entities.
• Prepare the quarterly tax pack and provisional tax submissions for Head Office.

Reporting

• Prepare flash results for Head Office.
• Compile monthly accounts for Cognos submissions.
• Assist in quarterly forecast preparations.
• Support the annual budgeting process for Head Office.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must hold a BCom Degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent
• 6–8 years of solid experience in financial accounting, preferably within a corporate or multi‑entity environment
• Honours Degree in Finance will be advantageous
• At least 2 years’ experience supervising or managing a small finance team

Knowledge and Skills

• Accounting knowledge
• Accounting system / software – Syspro ERP/ SAP ECC6
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel

Key Competencies

• Exceptional Attention to Detail & Accuracy
• Strong Numeracy & Analytical Problem-Solving
• Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Effective Planning & Time Management
• High Level of Professionalism, Honesty & Integrity
• Self‑Motivated & Results‑Oriented
• Relationship Management
  
  

What We Offer

• Exposure to a dynamic corporate finance environment
• Involvement across multiple entities and group-level activities
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A collaborative team culture