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Group Accountant Jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Group Accountant
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Group Accountant
Recruiter:
Network Recruitment
Job Ref:
NFR009548/Angie
Date posted:
Friday, April 24, 2026
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Group Accountant to take ownership of the full accounting, reporting, and compliance function across multiple entities within the group. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can deliver accurate, timely financial information and support informed business decision-making.
POSITION INFO:
Reporting to the Financial Manager, responsibilities will include:
Financial Control & Reporting
- Lead the month-end process, ensuring the General Ledger is accurately processed through to Trial Balance
- Prepare and post journals across multiple group entities
- Review GLs and Trial Balances, ensuring completeness and adherence to reporting deadlines
- Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations
- Manage intercompany accounts and ensure accurate balancing
- Maintain and monitor control accounts
- Oversee and ensure the accuracy of fixed asset registers
- Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements
Management Reporting
- Prepare monthly management accounts within set deadlines
- Compile and review supporting schedules
- Analyse financial results and provide insights on variances
- Produce detailed expense analysis and reporting on cost drivers
Working Capital Management
- Oversee accounts receivable, including weekly reporting and follow-ups
- Manage accounts payable processes
- Review and approve payment runs
Tax & Compliance
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of VAT, income tax, and provisional tax
- Oversee submission and payment of all tax obligations
- Prepare annual financial statements
- Support the audit process, including preparation of supporting schedules and resolving queries
- Manage company secretarial requirements, including statutory submissions
- Assist with group tax administration and BEE verification processes
Team Leadership
- Manage and develop a small finance team (2 Bookkeepers and 1 Cashbook Administrator)
- Oversee performance, training, and ongoing development
Requirements
- BCom Accounting or equivalent
- Registered or eligible to register as an AGA(SA) or SAIPA/SAICA professional
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar accounting role
- Strong understanding of IFRS and ability to apply accounting principles
- Solid knowledge of tax legislation (VAT and Income Tax)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with accounting systems such as Accpac or Pastel
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