Group Accountant

About the position

Group Accountant
Cape Town, CBD (hybrid)
Market-related

Help drive global finance excellence in a dynamic, cross-border environment.

Is this you?
You're meticulous with numbers and thrive in a structured, fast-paced finance team. Your strong interpersonal skills and proactive nature mean you're comfortable managing deadlines, collaborating across departments, and finding solutions to complex accounting challenges. You're comfortable working with international entities and confident navigating IFRS, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting with precision and accuracy.

What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it)
You'll take ownership of the monthly close process for several international entities, including preparing financial records, tax filings, and financial statements under IFRS. You'll liaise with billing and AP teams, ensure accurate expense postings, prepare payroll journals, lease accounting entries, VAT returns, and financial reports. Expect to support regulatory reporting, intercompany reconciliations, and year-end statutory reporting. You'll also play a key role in board pack preparation and weekly cash flow forecasting while providing key data to help the business make informed financial decisions.

Where you'll be doing it
You'll be joining a global leader in multi-family office and wealth management services, known for its deep heritage, personal approach, and international reach. With offices across key financial hubs, the organisation prides itself on professionalism, long-standing client relationships, and a culture of excellence and accountability. You'll be part of a highly collaborative and trusted finance team that plays a central role in the business's global operations.

What you'll need
You're a qualified accountant (SAIPA or CIMA) with strong IFRS knowledge and prior Accounting experience in financial services. You're comfortable preparing financial statements (ideally using Caseware), have solid Excel capabilities (macros, Power Pivot or Power BI a plus), and ideally have experience with Microsoft Business Central. You bring experience in tax compliance, regulatory filings, and a solid grasp of international accounting practices .

What you'll get
You'll join a professional yet supportive team in a business offering exposure to international operations, cross-border finance, and continuous development. This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your expertise in financial reporting and regulatory compliance while contributing to a respected global business.

How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Claudette on [Phone Number Removed]; or send your CV to c (dot) dupreez (at) thetalentexperts I(dot) co (dot) za
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Desired Skills:

• Group Accounting

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years

Desired Qualification Level & Accreditations:

• Degree
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
• South African Institute of Professional Accountant