Description:
We are a well-established and growing group of companies operating across various sectors, including aviation, medical and real estate. We are currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Group Accountant / Finance Manager to manage the full financial function of our group. This role is essential to ensuring strong financial health, statutory compliance, and strategic financial planning across all entities.
Requirements:
- Accounting: 5 to 6 years
- Bachelors Degree: 3 to 4 years
- Intercompany Accounts: 3 to 4 years
- Xero: 3 to 4 years
- Simple Pay: 2 to 3 years
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain, manage and oversee accurate financial accounting functions for all companies in the group on Xero
- Prepare and manage financial consolidations and reconciliations across multiple entities
- Maintain and reconcile intercompany accounts
- Supervise and guide the in-house bookkeeper
- Handle all tax compliance and submissions, including:
o Income Tax Returns (ITR14)
o Provisional Tax Returns (IRP6)
o Monthly Payroll Tax Submissions (EMP201)
o Bi-Annual Payroll Reconciliations (EMP501)
- Oversee payroll processes on SimplePay to ensure compliance with PAYE, UIF, and SDL regulations
- Conduct strategic tax planning to optimize the group’s tax position
- Generate and analyse financial reports for decision-making
- Prepare annual budgets and track actual performance against forecasts
- Manage the preparation of financial documents for loan and funding applications
- Ensure full compliance with SARS, CIPC, and any industry-specific boards or regulations
- Maintain accurate and organized financial records for audits and reporting
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- A professional qualification such as CA(SA), CIMA, or similar is highly advantageous
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar accounting role, preferably within a group or multi-entity environment
- Strong knowledge of South African tax laws and SARS processes
- Experience with intercompany accounting and financial consolidation
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail