Group Accountant

The purpose of the job is to support the delivery of accurate, timely and compliant group financial reporting across multiple entities, enabling clear visibility of financial performance and informed decision-making at a group level.

This role contributes to the integrity of consolidated financial information, applies IFRS and tax requirements in practice, and develops the capability to provide meaningful financial insight to support planning, governance and sound financial management.

Group reporting and consolidation

Prepare and consolidate monthly management accounts across all group entities

Produce annual group statutory financial statements in line with IFRS

Ensure accurate intercompany eliminations and group-level adjustments

Maintain consistency in accounting policies across entities

Financial planning and analysis

Support the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts

Perform financial modelling to inform planning and decision-making

Deliver financial analysis and commentary for board and executive reporting

Compliance and governance

Ensure compliance with IFRS standards across the group

Maintain strong oversight of corporate and deferred tax calculations

Support and coordinate external and internal audit processes

Maintain statutory and regulatory compliance across all entities

Stakeholder engagement

Liaise with auditors, tax advisors and internal stakeholders

Provide clear and accurate financial information to support business units

Contribute to finance leadership discussions with reliable data and insight

Systems and process integrity

Use financial systems and tools to produce accurate and efficient reporting

Strengthen reporting processes and controls to reduce risk and improve efficiency

Maintain high standards of data accuracy and documentation

Required qualifications

Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting or related field

Professional qualification (e.g. SAICA, SAIPA, CIMA) is advantageous

Required experience

Minimum 3 years’ experience in financial accounting

Exposure to group consolidation and multi-entity reporting

Experience preparing financial statements

Experience working with external auditors and supporting audits

Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis

Required knowledge

Sound understanding of IFRS and accounting policies

Knowledge of income tax and corporate tax requirements

Understanding of group consolidation principles

Familiarity with financial reporting cycles and statutory requirements

Working knowledge of financial systems such as Caseware, Draftworx or similar

Required skills

Advanced Excel skills for financial modelling and analysis

Strong analytical capability and attention to detail

Ability to interpret and communicate financial information clearly

Strong organisational and time management skills

Ability to work with multiple stakeholders across the business

High level of accuracy and consistency in output

Essential competencies

Accuracy: Ensures precision in financial reporting and minimises risk of error

Analysing and forming opinions: Interprets financial data and draws logical, evidence-based conclusions

Structuring: Applies clear processes and maintains order in complex reporting environments

Dutifulness: Demonstrates reliability and ownership in meeting deadlines and obligations

Results-oriented: Focuses on delivering complete, timely and high-quality outputs

Integrity: Handles financial information responsibly and upholds professional standards