Reference: 11434 AV
Consultant: Anneke Viviers

Job Description:

Prepare monthly management accounts for holding companies and maintain intercompany loan accounts.
Prepare quarterly group consolidations, including intercompany eliminations and foreign exchange adjustments.
Compile management reporting packs and financial statements for the Group CFO.
Monitor weekly cash flow and identify upcoming funding requirements.
Account for acquisitions, disposals and group restructuring transactions.
Coordinate external group audits, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met across multiple entities.
Manage VAT, income tax and withholding tax submissions, working with external tax advisers.
Coordinate compliance matters across South African, Swiss and European entities.
Maintain accurate financial records and ensure accounts are audit-ready.
Improve group reporting processes and progressively take over consolidation reporting using Joiin.

Qualifications:

BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification.
At least 5 years’ post-qualification experience, including 2–3 years in group or multi-entity accounting.
Hands-on experience preparing IFRS group consolidations and financial statements, including intercompany eliminations and foreign exchange movements.
Experience accounting for acquisitions, disposals or restructuring transactions.
Experience coordinating external audits from the client side, ideally across multiple entities.
Strong project coordination skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
Advanced Excel skills and experience with cloud accounting and consolidation systems such as Xero and Joiin, or comparable platforms.
Strong communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
Proactive, organised and comfortable following up with senior stakeholders and escalating issues when needed.
Must be able to work in a hybrid arrangement in Stellenbosch.

How to Apply:

Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
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Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.

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