Group Reporting Accountant
Finance
Durban – KwaZulu Natal – South Africa
Our client is looking for a Group Reporting Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This role focuses on preparing and delivering financial reports to meet group-specific requirements. The Group Reporting Accountant ensures accurate and timely submission of financial data to support group-level decision-making and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Group Financial Reporting:
- Prepare monthly group reporting packs in line with group accounting standards and deadlines
- Compile tax submission packs and support compliance with group and local tax requirements
- Develop and maintain budgets and financial forecasts for group reporting purposes
- Maintain and update reporting templates and ensure consistency across reporting periods
- Ensure all reporting aligns with IFRS, GAAP, and internal financial policies and procedures
- Provide accurate and timely financial information to support strategic decision-making
Business Intelligence and Data Management
- Generate and validate financial datasets to support Business Intelligence (BI) and management reporting
- Assist with the implementation and usage of ERP (Business Central), BI tools (Power BI), and FP&A systems (e.g., Anaplan)
- Participate in system and process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency and data accuracy
Compliance and Audit Support
- Support internal and external audit processes, including the provision of required reports and reconciliations
- Monitor compliance with statutory, tax, and legal regulations impacting financial reporting
- Assist in the preparation of annual IFRS financial statements for submission to auditors
Key Requirements:
- BCom Honours (Post-Grad)
- Minimum 18 months expereicne r in accounting/finance with exposure to group reporting, corporate finance and business analysis
- Sound understanding of relevant legislation and statutory compliance related to payment procedures and best practices.
- Strong IFRS knowledge and group reporting
- Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs, data cleanup).
- ERP experience (Business Central preferred).
- BI tools (Power BI a must; FP&A tools like Anaplan a bonus).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to thrive under tight deadlines with sharp attention to detail.