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Group Accountant
Badger Holdings (Pty) LtdPosted 1 weeks ago
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Job Description
Vacancy: Group Accountant
Location: Remote or in George, Garden Route
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for accuracy and compliance?
Pacific International Insurance is seeking a Group Accountant to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering accurate, consolidated financial results for a growing group of companies.
About The Role
As the group accountant, you will be responsible for preparing, consolidating, and reporting financial results across all entities within the group. You’ll ensure compliance with IFRS and statutory requirements, maintain robust internal controls, and provide meaningful insights to support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial reporting and consolidation: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in line with IFRS. Perform intercompany reconciliations and compile group management accounts with analysis and commentary.
- Statutory and regulatory compliance: Ensure compliance with IFRS, companies act, and other regulations. Assist with annual financial statements and coordinate external audits.
- Budgeting and forecasting: Support the preparation and consolidation of budgets and forecasts. Conduct variance analysis and assist with long-term financial planning.
- Financial controls and process improvement: Maintain strong internal controls, implement process improvements, and support integration of new entities.
- Stakeholder engagement: Collaborate with subsidiary finance teams, provide insights to senior leadership, and liaise with auditors and external advisors.
05:00 – 14:00 (South African time) to align with the Australian time zone.
Why join us?
At Pacific International Insurance, we value integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement. You’ll be part of a collaborative team in a beautiful location, contributing to meaningful work that supports our growth and success.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
- Completion of SAICA, SAIPA, or CA articles (or equivalent).
- 3–5 years’ experience, including post-articles experience in group accounting or consolidation.
- Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and group consolidation principles.
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in ERP/financial reporting systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Hyperion).
- Experience in insurance, financial services, or multinational environments.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.