POSITION

Senior Group Accountant

LOCATION

Cape Town

SALARY

R800 000 per annum

SUMMARY

Are you prepared to advance your career within a vibrant and fast-moving setting? Our client seeks a talented and driven individual to assume the role of Senior Group Accountant. In this capacity, you will be instrumental in meticulously managing financial data at a Group level and offering indispensable assistance to stakeholders in leveraging this information for strategic business planning.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with the preparation/review of group consolidated accounts for each reporting period for EXCO and the Board.
Review subsidiary financial statements.
Assist with technical queries and preparation/review of technical documentation.
Preparation and review of key reporting deliverables prepared as part of the reporting process.
Ensuring effective liaison, planning and cooperation during year-end and interims and quarterly reporting with key contributors and stakeholders.
Act as key support to the Group IFRS Accounting Manager in the planning and ensuring team deliverables.
Support financial managers throughout the reporting process.
Liaise with external audit providers.
Manage query processes and ensure that queries are tracked and accurately resolved.
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Positively influence and participate in change initiatives.
Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas.
Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualified CA with at least 5 years’ post article experience essential.
Solid experience with IFRS reporting essential.
Experience with Reporting/Consolidations at a group Level required.
Experience working with EXCO and senior stakeholders highly preferable.
Experience in an insurance or finance environment advantageous.
Cognos Controller experience advantageous