About this role
POSITION: Group Accountant
LOCATION: Midrand
Role Description
- To take responsibility for financial and other tasks related to specific business units as well as group finance activities.
Key Performance Areas
- Monthly financial and management reporting.
- Meeting specific month end deadlines in a timely manner.
- Capture financial entries, review financial performance and distribute financial reports.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
- Preparation of GP reports for analysis, and margin interrogation.
- Compilation of G.L recons monthly.
- Capture financial entries, compile reports for distribution to BUs.
- Fixed Asset Capex maintenance including applications, additions, disposal, depreciation and related accounting entries.
- Prepare Exco packs and PDF documents.
- Maintain internal control and compliance with company policies.
- Ad hoc tasks as and when requested.
Qualification and Experience
Minimum Qualifications:
- Matric \ Grade 12 (Compulsory)
- BCom degree
Compulsory/ Required Certifications:
- Matric \ Grade 12 (Compulsory)
- BCom Degree
Relevant Experience
- At least 3 years working experience as an Accountant
- Up to date accounting experience.
- Must be able to communicate effectively (verbally and written) with management
- Proficiency in Excel and Outlook and knowledge of MS Office
- Ability to work under pressure to manage and meet strict deadlines
- Performance driven and attention to detail. Must be able to deliver results in a team environment.
- Ability to work under pressure to manage and meet strict deadlines.
- Must be reliable and accept responsibility for the tasks assigned to them.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Functional Competencies
- Accounting Experience
- Communication Skills
- MS Office
Behavioral / Leadership Competencies
- Team Player
- Ability to work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Take Accountability
Business/ Professional Competencies
- Communication Skills (Verbal & Written)
- Attention to Detail