Group Accountant

Reference:  10494 HL
Consultant: Hanél Loubser

Job Description:

• Group Financial Reporting:
  • Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the group.
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS, SARS regulations, and industry-specific financial reporting standards.
  • Prepare management reports, variance analyses, and board packs for executive decision-making.

• Budgeting & Forecasting:
  • Coordinate annual budgeting processes across all entities in the group.
  • Assist in forecasting cash flows, operating expenses, and capital expenditures.
  • Monitor actual performance against budget and provide insightful commentary.

• Cost & Inventory Accounting:
  • Collaborate with operational teams to ensure accurate inventory valuation and cost tracking across farming, packing, and export.
  • Analyze cost of sales and margins per product line, customer, and export region.

• Audit & Compliance:
  • Liaise with external auditors during annual audits and ensure timely delivery of audit requirements.
  • Maintain strong internal controls and improve processes to minimize risk and enhance efficiency.

• Taxation & Regulatory:
  • Oversee VAT, income tax, and export rebate compliance for group entities.
  • Ensure all statutory submissions and payments are made accurately and on time.

• Team Management & Development:
  • Supervise junior finance staff and bookkeepers across different business units.
  • Provide guidance, mentorship, and ongoing training within the finance team.

Qualifications:

• BCom in Accounting / Financial Management
• SAIPA / SAICA / CIMA membership (preferred)
• Minimum of 5–8 years’ experience in accounting, with at least 3 years in a group or consolidation role
• Previous experience in the agriculture, FMCG, or export sectors highly advantageous
• Solid understanding of consolidated reporting, intercompany transactions, and transfer pricing
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Sage Evolution, Microsoft Dynamics)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling)
• Experience with CaseWare, Xero, Pastel, or similar
• Knowledge of Power BI or other data visualization tools (advantageous)

How to Apply:

• Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.

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