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Group Accountant (EE Only)

Datafin

Saturday, 16 May 2026

13

Finance/Accounting - Other Finance/Accounting

Cape Town

FULL TIME

Job Specification

Company

Reference Number 25981

Job Summary

Group Accountant (EE Only)

Finance/Admin Cape Town - Western Cape - South Africa

ENVIRONMENT:

PREPARE statutory and management reports as the Group Accountant sought by a dynamic Energy Specialist to join its team. You will provide these reports with the objective of providing shareholders, management & other stakeholders accurate financial information (prepared in accordance with applicable statutory regulations & rules) and value-added analysis for the purpose of informed decision making. The successful incumbent must be ACCA / CA(SA) qualified or possess a BCom Accounting Degree or equivalent with 3-5 years work experience in a Finance reporting function with 5 years experience in a managerial role within Finance functions. You will also require a proven track record of working effectively in an SAP environment with exposure to complex IFRS financial accounting issues & experience in performing consolidations in large complex multi-national group.

DUTIES:

Financial Reporting -

Timely and accurate completion and submission of consolidated results.

Monthly and quarterly reporting of consolidated results.

Collaboration with FPA Team to generate accurate and insightful reports, including cost packs.

Compilation of monthly management and statutory packs.

Support Operating Units in accurate and timely reporting.

Financial Close Process -

Co-ordinate a quality close across operating units ensuring proactive and on time close.

Submission of management and statutory trial balances and related data.

Validate the accuracy and completeness of accounts.

Annual Financial Statements (AFS)

Assist with disclosure information for the various group companies.

Ensure consistency across AFS, with focus being on alignment of accounting policies.

Assist with review of AFS.

Project delivery across central teams and operating units

Support key projects impacting the close process.

Coaching and mentoring staff.

Key Challenges:

Working across multiple operating units and teams.

Ability to implement sustainable improvements, through effective change management.

Strategic prioritisation of workplan and alignment with OUs and leadership.

Working with diverse teams to solve gaps and deficiencies.

Delivering through others.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications

ACCA / CA(SA) / BCom Accounting or equivalent.

Experience/Skills

3-5 Years of experience in a Finance reporting function with 5 years experience in a managerial role within Finance functions.

Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Experience in technical financial accounting role with exposure to complex IFRS financial accounting issues.

Experience in performing consolidations in large complex multi-national group.

Proven track record of working effectively in an SAP environment.

Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Desirable

Downstream Oil and Gas experience.

French.

ATTRIBUTES:

Leadership: Lead by example, inspire others and build a culture of continuous improvement.

Effective Communicator and Influencer: Strong verbal and written communication, with excellent influencing and stakeholder management skills.

Accounting and Control: Providing leading practices that strengthens overall accounting and control environment.

IFRS expertise: Providing advice and assurance on compliance with IFRS across the group.

Planning and Prioritisation: Able to prioritize multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines.

Analytical: An eye for detail, able to quickly understand key operational processes, systems, and technology.

Proactive approach: With the resilience and flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.

Innovation: Identify and implement innovative solutions to complex problems.

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Job Details

  • Country : Afrique du Sud

  • Contract Type : Permanent Contract

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