Accountant: Group Finance
PPS
Date: 8 hours ago
City: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time

Job Description,
Reporting to the Manager: Group Finance, this role is responsible for the monthly processing and reporting of financial transactions for companies within the Group Finance department. Key responsibilities include:
Formal Qualification
Reconciliation & Reporting
Reporting to the Manager: Group Finance, this role is responsible for the monthly processing and reporting of financial transactions for companies within the Group Finance department. Key responsibilities include:
- Preparation of management accounts
- Compilation of financial statements
- Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Budget preparation and support
Formal Qualification
- B Com Accounting.
- Bcom honours/equivalent (preferred)
- Strong technical knowledge of IFRS
- Articles experience is optional
- 3-5 years’ experience in a commercial finance environment (Insurance and Property industry is an advantage)
- Proven analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and consistently meet deadlines
- Demonstrated experience in financial statement preparation in compliance with relevant accounting standards
Reconciliation & Reporting
- Reconcile all balance sheet accounts to third-party documentation
- Preparation of monthly journals
- Resolve outstanding issues promptly
- Prepare monthly management accounts and variance commentary
- Prepare quarterly board reports for the relevant entities
- Compile annual financial statements in line with IFRS.
- Respond to audit queries and prepare solvency tests where applicable
- Perform ad-hoc tasks to support strategic decision-making / on-going projects.
- Prepare budgets for entities within Group Finance and coordinate with relevant stakeholders throughout the budgeting process
- Develop and deliver budget presentations for Exco and Board meetings
- Provide insightful commentary and input on central costs and revenues, supporting strategic financial plannin
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