Finance/Accounting - Other Finance/Accounting Cape Town FULL TIME Job Summary 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. Apply for this Job Datafin Recruiter