Accountant

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a highly detail-oriented and driven Group Accountant to join their team. This is a trusted and critical role within the organisation, with primary responsibility for Group inventory management across multiple entities, as well as financial oversight and reporting functions.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate stock control, financial integrity, and compliance across four group companies.

Minimum Requirements

• BCom Degree in Accounting (NQF Level 6–8)
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant accounting experience
• Strong inventory management experience is essential
• Experience working within a group or multi-entity structure preferred
• Sage Evolution experience will be advantageous
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis, reporting) advantageous

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Management

• Full responsibility for Group inventory across multiple entities
• Managing and overseeing perpetual stock takes
• Monitoring and managing Work in Progress (WIP)
• Managing and analysing slow-moving and obsolete stock
• Resolving all stock-related queries across the Group
• Maintaining and managing inventory master data
• Liaising with external auditors and coordinating audit requirements relating to inventory
• Ensuring inventory accuracy, controls, and reporting integrity

Financial & Management Accounting

• Preparing monthly management accounts for four group companies
• Assisting with financial reporting and reconciliations
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes
• Assisting with audit preparation and compliance

Additional Responsibilities

• Managing Group insurance administration
• Overseeing fleet purchasing processes
• Managing HP (Hire Purchase) agreements and related reconciliations
• Supporting financial governance and internal controls

Competencies & Skills

• Strong passion for and understanding of inventory management
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• High level of integrity and trustworthiness
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently and within a team

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised and structured
• Proactive and solution-driven
• Strong sense of accountability
• Professional and reliable