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Group Accountant (Consolidations)

How2Apply Talent Network

eMalahleni, Mpumalanga

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Finance & Accounting

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Job Description

Month-end, year-end and audit prep all run through you at an agricultural co-operative in eMalahleni. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

Location: eMalahleni, Mpumalanga. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

The work, day to day

Prepare monthly management accounts with variance commentary
Improve controls, such as segregation of duties on supplier changes
Calculate provisional tax and check the VAT201 before submission
Run cash flow forecasts and manage the weekly payment run
Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules
Prepare the audit file and answer auditor queries
Run the month-end close and prepare the trial balance

Must-haves

Experience on an ERP such as Sage X3, Sage 300, Syspro or SAP Business One
Working knowledge of IFRS or IFRS for SMEs
BCom Accounting or equivalent degree
At least 3 years of post-qualification accounting experience
Strong Excel skills, including large data sets and lookups

Helpful, not essential

Consolidation experience across several companies
Completed articles at an audit firm
Power BI or a similar BI tool

On offer

Performance bonus linked to company results
Hybrid schedule outside month-end week
Study assistance for board exams
Medical aid and retirement fund contributions

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: certified degree certificate and full academic record, a brief sample of a management report with figures removed plus SAICA or SAIPA membership proof if you have it.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 5 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around eMalahleni.

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