Group Accountant (Consolidations)

You'll own the monthly numbers for an agricultural co-operative in Potchefstroom, from journals to the management pack. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

You'll report in Potchefstroom. Relocation is not covered for this one. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Draft annual financial statements under IFRS or IFRS for SMEs
• Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules
• Calculate provisional tax and check the VAT201 before submission
• Run cash flow forecasts and manage the weekly payment run
• Build budgets and rolling forecasts with department heads
• Prepare the audit file and answer auditor queries

• You meet month-end deadlines without being chased
• At least 3 years of post-qualification accounting experience
• Experience on an ERP such as Sage X3, Sage 300, Syspro or SAP Business One
• Understanding of South African income tax and VAT
• BCom Accounting or equivalent degree
• Working knowledge of IFRS or IFRS for SMEs

• CIMA qualification for management accounting posts
• Completed articles at an audit firm

• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
• 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.