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 BU’s.
• 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