Group Accountant Commodity Trade Industry

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Group Accountant
Our client is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Group Accountant to strengthen a small, high-performing finance team.
Important notes about the position: * This is an in office position based in De Waterkant, Cape Town.

  • This is a full-time, permanent position.
  • Salary offered: Market related and dependent on experience, negotiable for the ideal candidate.
The ideal candidate has a solid grounding in accounting principles and financial processes, is comfortable owning deadlines, and can switch smoothly between independent work and collaboration. This role suits someone ~1-2 years post-articles (or with equivalent experience) who's ready for a dynamic, hands-on environment.
Key responsibilities
  • Debt & Treasury Support: Maintain intercompany loan schedules, calculate and reconcile interest, and prepare external debt calculations, payments, and statements.
  • Entity Accounting: Process transactions and payments for group entities, ensuring accurate, up-to-date records and clean intercompany reconciliations.
  • Financial Operations: Assist with payment runs and approvals; support month-end close (journals, reconciliations, working papers).
  • Audit & Reporting: Prepare audit deliverables and support the compilation of annual financial statements and related disclosures.
Requirements
Qualifications & experience
  • CA(SA) or Bachelor of Accounting Sciences / Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Accounting Sciences / SAIPA.
  • Preferably ?1 year post-articles if CA; experience in a similar accounting/finance role advantageous.
  • Strong Excel proficiency and confidence with accounting systems.
Attributes
  • Analytical problem-solver with excellent attention to detail and high accuracy.
  • Trustworthy and discreet with confidential information; calm under pressure and deadline-driven.
  • Proactive self-starter who takes initiative; strong team player with clear, professional communication (written and verbal).

Skills Required

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1598564
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned