Job Description

Job Summary
GROUP ACCOUNTANT - SAIPA / CIMA - R50k pm - BELLVILLE
Key Responsibilities
Financial Oversight & Reporting
Manage the close process each month, quarter and year.
Compile and review detailed financial statements, including profit and loss, balance sheets and cash-flow reports.
Deliver insightful management packs with variance explanations, forward budgets and key performance metrics.
Project Cost Accounting
Set up and maintain cost-monitoring tools for development projects.
Track actual spend against budgets, review progress billings and analyse project margins.
Offer finance-led guidance to project managers and directors to support their decisions.
Regulatory Compliance, Tax & VAT
Adhere to IFRS/South African GAAP standards and relevant regulations.
Prepare VAT schedules, file returns and handle tax submissions.
Coordinate with SARS, legal counsel and external tax advisors when necessary.
Audit & Controls
Carry out reviews of internal control processes and roll out enhancements.
Organise statutory and project-specific audits, creating all necessary working papers.
Address auditor questions and implement suggested improvements.
Payables & Receivables
Oversee invoicing, collections, supplier payments and account reconciliations.
Ensure optimal cash-flow timing to match project cash needs.
Payroll & Staff Expenses
Support payroll calculations, benefits accounting and related reconciliations.
Process employee expense claims and reimburse reimbursements accurately.
Financial Planning & Analysis
Assist in drawing up annual budgets, rolling forecasts and long-term financial plans.
Build financial models to assess potential new developments.
Recommend ways to reduce costs and improve finance processes.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Guide and develop junior finance team members and oversee day-to-day bookkeeping.
Liaise closely with senior executives, project teams and external stakeholders.
Requirements
Required Qualifications & Experience
A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
SAIPA / CIMA with 1-2 years Post Articles
Strong user-level skills in accounting packages (e.g., Pastel, Xero, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas); ERP experience is a plus.
Thorough understanding of VAT rules, tax law and accounting standards.
Demonstrated track record in financial modelling, budget management and management reporting.
Excellent organisational skills, analytical mindset and ability to solve complex issues.
Clear and effective communication, both written and verbal.
Capacity to prioritise tasks independently and perform well under tight deadlines.
Benefits
Benefits
High-Value Project Exposure
Broad Skill Development
Strategic Influence
Cross- Functional Collaboration
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