
Group Accountant
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Preparing month-end financials up to Management Accounts level
- Investigating budget variances and ensuring accurate reporting of actual performance
- Performing full account reconciliations to ensure all costs and revenues are accounted for
- Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations for various accounts
- Issuing customer invoices timeously and accurately
- Preparing and reviewing key lead schedules for the year-end audit
- Managing cash flow, including interest calculations and daily cash reporting
- Releasing payments via Standard Bank online platform
- Managing designated areas of the annual budgeting process
- Supporting ongoing financial forecasting and strategic planning efforts
- Ensuring strong financial control frameworks are maintained and enhanced
- Identifying risks and implementing controls for accurate financial results
- Supporting compliance with internal policies and external audit requirements
- Supporting the day-to-day operations of the finance team, offering guidance and mentorship
- Assisting the Group Financial Executive with ad hoc projects, financial models, and decision support
- Working collaboratively across departments to improve financial visibility and business performance
- Strong analytical thinking and commercial acumen
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities
- High attention to detail, coupled with a pragmatic, problem-solving approach
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills-able to engage confidently at all levels
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated with a passion for learning and driving continuous improvement
- CA(SA) qualification (non-negotiable)
- 4-5 years' post-articles experience in finance or accounting roles
- Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and account reconciliations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with online payment systems
- Exposure to or experience with SAP would be a strong advantage
- An exciting opportunity to operate at group level in a respected, fast-moving business
- Strong mentorship from an experienced Group Financial Executive
- A collaborative and high-performance finance team culture
- A platform for professional growth, impact, and leadership
- A competitive remuneration package based on experience and performance