Group Accountant (Consolidations)

A private school trust in Isando needs an accountant who can close fast and explain the variances. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

Location: Isando, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Improve controls, such as segregation of duties on supplier changes
• Track stock costing, standard costs and production variances
• Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules
• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance commentary
• Build budgets and rolling forecasts with department heads

• At least 3 years of post-qualification accounting experience
• Working knowledge of IFRS or IFRS for SMEs
• BCom Accounting or equivalent degree
• Understanding of South African income tax and VAT

• Hybrid schedule outside month-end week
• Paid professional body membership fees
• Performance bonus linked to company results

• If you're applying for a SAICA training contract, check the firm is a registered training office before you apply.
• Recruiters check Excel skill live, so be ready to build a pivot table and a reconciliation in the interview.