Group Accountant (Consolidations)

How2Apply Talent Network
Lephalale, Limpopo
Contract
Posted 1 hour ago
Contract Finance & Accounting
R43 250 – R55 250/month
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Job Description

Month-end, year-end and audit prep all run through you at a national retail chain head office in Lephalale. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

The work is in Lephalale, Limpopo, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What your day looks like

  • Prepare monthly management accounts with variance commentary
  • Build budgets and rolling forecasts with department heads
  • Review creditors, debtors and payroll journals from the clerks
  • Calculate provisional tax and check the VAT201 before submission
  • Improve controls, such as segregation of duties on supplier changes

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
  • Understanding of South African income tax and VAT
  • You meet month-end deadlines without being chased
  • BCom Accounting or equivalent degree
  • At least 3 years of post-qualification accounting experience

Extra points for

  • CA(SA) with SAICA, or AGA(SA) or Professional Accountant (SA) with SAIPA
  • Consolidation experience across several companies
  • Completed articles at an audit firm

What you get

  • Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
  • Paid professional body membership fees
  • Performance bonus linked to company results

How to apply

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: a brief sample of a management report with figures removed plus SAICA or SAIPA membership proof if you have it.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Lephalale; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

  • Open your CV with your qualification, your professional body and the ERP you know best; that's the shortlist filter.
  • If you're applying for a SAICA training contract, check the firm is a registered training office before you apply.

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Job details
SalaryR43 250 – R55 250/month
Job TypeContract
LocationLephalale, Limpopo
CategoryFinance & Accounting
Experience5+ years
Posted11 October 2026
Closing Date5 November 2026
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