Overview
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the position of Assistant Accountant that has arisen in our organization.
Key Responsbilities
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated group financial statements with compliance standards
• Manage the group consolidation process, ensuring accuracy
• Assist in the preparation of board reports and management accounts.
• Ensure compliance with statutory accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and support external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Maintain strong internal controls and recommend improvements.
• Oversee intercompany transactions, ensuring proper reconciliation and elimination.
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations across group entities.
• Identify and implement process efficiencies in financial reporting and consolidation.
• Support the integration of new acquisitions into group reporting systems.
• Work closely with finance teams across subsidiaries to standardize reporting.
• Assist with group tax reporting, including VAT, corporate tax, and transfer pricing.
• Support treasury functions, including cash flow reporting and forecasting.
• Participate in financial due diligence for mergers & acquisitions.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes as required.
Qualifications and Skills
• BCOM Accounting and working towards (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• 3+ years of post-qualification experience in group accounting, financial reporting, or audit.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and financial consolidation.
• Experience with ERP systems preferably ERPNext and advanced Excel skills.
• Previous exposure to intercompany reconciliations and multi-entity structures.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
• Experience in a group finance environment.
• Knowledge of tax compliance and treasury functions.
• Experience with process automation and financial systems improvements.
Key Competencies & Behaviours:
• Attention to detail – Ensures accuracy in financial reporting.
• Analytical mindset – Ability to interpret financial data and provide insights.
• Strong communication – Works effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Problem-solving – Identifies issues and implements solutions.
• Team player – Collaborates with subsidiaries and central finance teams.