Group Accountant

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