Group Financial Accountant – Qualified CA; SA

Group Financial Accountant – Qualified CA(SA)

Location: Centurion, Gauteng

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Following a successful 3-month probation period)

Industry: Automotive Retail, Logistics & Finance

Salary: Market-Related / Negotiable based on experience

On behalf of our client, a well-established and leading corporate group within the commercial retail and logistics sector, we are seeking a highly analytical, precise, and strategically minded Group Financial Accountant – qualified CA(SA). Reporting directly to the Group Financial Manager, this middle management position requires a professionally qualified financial expert who can oversee multi-store reporting, manage internal controls, head up cost and management accounting, and drive the initial design and implementation of reporting system integrations (ERP and WMS) across the group.

• Salary: Market-Related / Negotiable based on experience
• Benefits: Motor Industry (MICFA) Provident Fund (7.5% employee / 8% employer contribution)
• Incentives: Annual bonus paid in December in accordance with MICFA Regulations (Pro-rata)
• Leave: 18 days annual leave per annum

• Standard
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (Daily lunch break of 60 minutes)
• Overtime: May be requested if the nature of the business requires it, paid as per the MIBCO Agreement in accordance with the BCEA threshold.
• Standard Working Procedures (SWP): A standard working procedures manual must be read, signed, and returned to HR within your first week of employment.

• Month-End & Year-End Consolidated Reporting: Prepare and consolidate monthly management reports for the Group and individual stores. Lead the comprehensive preparation of Year-End Financial reports and audit packs under strict deadlines.
• System Implementation & Integration: Spearhead the initial design, implementation, and integration of departmental reports, aligning them with new ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Statutory Compliance & Cost Accounting: Prepare and submit complex statutory returns and VAT submissions. Review returns compiled by clerks, execute cost accounting requirements, and submit compliance documentation to external regulatory bodies like the NRCS.
• Risk & Portfolio Management: Oversee the short-term insurance portfolios for all entities within the Group, coordinating the annual insurance review and driving finalization of operational claims.
• Property Sector Reporting: Manage the monthly consolidated reporting, financial systems, and offshore financial reviews for the group's various Property Companies.
• General Oversight & Control Management: Approve journal entries and payments prepared by accounting clerks. Control the execution of annual and cycle stock counts, and step in as a vital backup for payroll systems and ERP integration when required.

• Education: Minimum of a Tertiary Qualification
  
  B.Comm (Hons.) in accounting is required. Qualified CA(SA) with 1–3 years of post-article commerce experience is highly preferred.
• Systems Knowledge: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Microsoft Office suite is essential. Previous experience handling financial software packages and ERP systems is highly beneficial.
• Technical Expertise: Exceptional understanding of financial costing, budget management, tax compliance procedures, and relevant commercial legislation.
• Attributes: High attention to detail, strong numerical reasoning, exceptional presentation skills, and a process-driven approach to control management.
• References: Must be able to supply contactable professional references from previous employers (Financial Managers or CFOs you directly reported to) for verification.

Due to the nature of this role, the following criteria are non-negotiable. Background screening will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates.

• Must be a South African-born citizen with a valid .
• Must have a clean criminal background (Candidates with a criminal record will not be considered).
• Must have a clear ITC (financial/credit history) with no judgments or defaults.