Sandton: Group Accountant posted by The Focus Group

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We are seeking a highly skilled Group Accountant to maintain accurate financial and tax reporting while managing and implementing robust accounting and reporting controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare annual financial statements for multiple entities and consolidated group statements.
• Submit IT14s, provisional tax returns, and dividend tax returns via e-filing.
• Reconcile and submit VAT and withholding tax returns for both South African and foreign entities.
• Compile annual budgets and forecasts.
• Review monthly bank reconciliations and process general journal entries.
• Manage trial balances and perform consolidations for all reporting entities.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform month-end and year-end system closures.
• Submit quarterly reporting packs and liaise with internal and external auditors.
• Review and authorize payments on banking systems.
• Develop, monitor, and implement internal accounting policies.

Qualifications & Experience:

• B.Com Honours or Bachelors degree in Accounting (B.Com).
• Articles advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years experience in accounting/reporting roles.
• Staff management experience.
• Strong background in group reporting, taxation, and consolidation.

Technical Knowledge:

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) and a recognized accounting package.
• Experience with Cognos, Business Central, and Draftworx advantageous.

Key Characteristics:

• Transparency, honesty, and reliability.
• Positive attitude and motivation.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to create a professional office environment.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.

Essential Skills:

• Self-motivated and results driven.
• Strong business and people skills.
• Time management and deadline orientation.
• High attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Ability to lead and maintain company standards and procedures.