Group Accountant (EE Only)

Group Accountant (EE Only)

Finance/Admin Cape Town - Western Cape - South Africa

ENVIRONMENT

PREPARE statutory and management reports as the Group Accountant sought by a dynamic Energy Specialist to join its team. You will provide these reports with the objective of providing shareholders, management & other stakeholders accurate financial information (prepared in accordance with applicable statutory regulations & rules) and value-added analysis for the purpose of informed decision making. The successful incumbent must be ACCA / CA(SA) qualified or possess a BCom Accounting Degree or equivalent with 3-5 years work experience in a Finance reporting function with 5 years experience in a managerial role within Finance functions. You will also require a proven track record of working effectively in an SAP environment with exposure to complex IFRS financial accounting issues & experience in performing consolidations in large complex multi-national group.

DUTIES

Financial Reporting -

• Timely and accurate completion and submission of consolidated results.

• Monthly and quarterly reporting of consolidated results.

• Collaboration with FPA Team to generate accurate and insightful reports, including cost packs.

• Compilation of monthly management and statutory packs.

• Support Operating Units in accurate and timely reporting.

Financial Close Process -

• Co-ordinate a quality close across operating units ensuring proactive and on time close.

• Submission of management and statutory trial balances and related data.

• Validate the accuracy and completeness of accounts.

Annual Financial Statements (AFS)

• Assist with disclosure information for the various group companies.

• Ensure consistency across AFS, with focus being on alignment of accounting policies.

• Assist with review of AFS.

Project delivery across central teams and operating units

• Support key projects impacting the close process.

Coaching and mentoring staff.

Key Challenges

• Working across multiple operating units and teams.

• Ability to implement sustainable improvements, through effective change management.

• Strategic prioritisation of workplan and alignment with OUs and leadership.

• Working with diverse teams to solve gaps and deficiencies.

• Delivering through others.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• ACCA / CA(SA) / BCom Accounting or equivalent.

Experience/Skills

• 3-5 Years of experience in a Finance reporting function with 5 years experience in a managerial role within Finance functions.

• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

• Experience in technical financial accounting role with exposure to complex IFRS financial accounting issues.

• Experience in performing consolidations in large complex multi-national group.

• Proven track record of working effectively in an SAP environment.

• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Desirable

• Downstream Oil and Gas experience.

• French.

ATTRIBUTES

Leadership: Lead by example, inspire others and build a culture of continuous improvement.

Effective Communicator and Influencer: Strong verbal and written communication, with excellent influencing and stakeholder management skills.

Accounting and Control: Providing leading practices that strengthens overall accounting and control environment.

IFRS expertise: Providing advice and assurance on compliance with IFRS across the group.

Planning and Prioritisation: Able to prioritize multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines.

Analytical: An eye for detail, able to quickly understand key operational processes, systems, and technology.

Proactive approach: With the resilience and flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.

Innovation: Identify and implement innovative solutions to complex problems.

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