Group Accountant

We’re a fast growing Financial Services company and we are looking for an experienced and highly skilled
Group Accountant. The successful candidate will report in to the Financial Accountant and they will be
responsible for managing the accounting and financial reporting function to provide relevant information to
the business.

Key Performance Areas

1. General Ledger to trial balance
• Drive monthly GL processing to TB for all group entities
• Ensure all entries are accurately captured in the GL within reporting deadlines
• Ensure preparation & review of all GL reconciliations within reporting deadlines
• Identify and correct any accounts processing deficiencies

2. Management accounts
• Assist in preparation of management reporting within reporting deadlines
• Preparation / review of applicable schedules ancillary to the reports
• Investigate and report back on findings from monthly reporting

3. Working capital management
• Accounts receivable management (weekly reporting & corrective action)
• Cash flow management (daily reporting, weekly planning & optimisation)

4. VAT
• Ensure timely preparation and review of VAT calculations and reconciliations
• Ensure timely submission and payment of VAT returns

5. Statutory compliance
• Prepare GL’s, TB’s and supporting schedules for audit and address audit queries
• Assist in DCA Audit procedure
• Assist in BEE verification procedures

6. People management
• Four direct reports:
1 Junior Bookkeeper, 2 Debtors Clerks, 1 Creditors Clerk
• Manage performance and development of direct reports

Requirements

• Working knowledge of IFRS, ability to apply accounting framework and principles
• Working knowledge of Income Tax and VAT legislation
• Advanced competency in MS Excel
• Experience in Accpac
• Keen attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Analytical thinker and problem solver
• Proactive, responsive and deadline driven
• BCOM Accounting or similar qualification
• Articles experience advantageous
• 3 years’ experience in an accounting environment

Applications Close

08 February 2015

ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS WILL BE SHORTLISTED FOR AN INTERVIEW

This appointment will be made in line with the Nimble Group Employment equity plan.