Group Reporting Accountant

ROLE OVERVIEW:

• Responsible for Group consolidations, consolidated financial statements, technical accounting assessments and regulatory reporting, ensuring accurate and compliant financial information across the Group.

Minimum requirements:

• CA(SA) qualification with 5+ years' relevant experience.
• Big Four or reputable audit firm background preferred.
• Experience preparing consolidated financial statements.
• Strong IFRS and technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience in a JSE-listed finance environment.
• Knowledge of income tax and deferred tax accounting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Personality Traits:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to meet strict management reporting deadlines.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare consolidated monthly, interim and annual financial reports.
• Perform Group consolidations, including intercompany eliminations and consolidation journals.
• Prepare IFRS-compliant consolidated annual financial statements and supporting disclosures.
• Research and resolve technical accounting matters and prepare accounting position papers.
• Support external audit processes and manage audit deliverables.
• Assist with JSE-listed company reporting and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Analyse financial results and provide reporting insights to management.
• Maintain strong financial controls and reporting governance.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation and process optimisation within the finance environment.
• Collaborate with finance teams across the Group to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Assist with tax submissions and requirements where necessary.
• Assist with ad hoc requests and matters arising from business operations.