Group Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr001120/EHo

Date posted:

Monday, July 1, 2024

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Calling on Group Accountants with a passion for the technicalities of finance! The successful candidate will have a passion for technical finance and play an integral role in establishing best practices and policies.

POSITION INFO:
The successful candidate will be responsible for group technical accounting policies, including maintenance of policies and supporting the delivery of training. You will also play a key role in ad hoc group projects and applying technical accounting skills to analyse contracts and key transactions.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

Preparation of accounting analyses for complex contracts and transactions
Maintain group technical accounting policies in compliance with FRS 102, supporting implementation of policies and acting as central point of contact to provide technical accounting advice on complex accounting issues
Maintain financial control policies
Development and embedding of training programmes for Technical Accounting policies
Involvement in key reporting cycles for month-end
Support on Group consolidations, and design and implementation of reporting processes
Involvement in the group year-end audit process, including review and challenge of financial data to ensure compliance
Preparation of notes and note support for consolidated financial statements
Regular review of balance sheet reconciliations across global entities

Education Requirements:

Qualified CA(SA)

Job Requirements and Skills:

2 to 3 years post articles experience within a group technical role is essential
Strong working knowledge of complex multi-currency consolidations
Proficient in MS packages
Strong working knowledge of financial consolidation software
Strong working knowledge of AFS preparation software
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!
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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

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