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Watershed Consulting

Accountant

Watershed Consulting

  • R40,000 - R45,000 per month
  • Permanent Senior position
  • Linbro Park AH
  • Posted 20 Apr 2025 by Watershed Consulting
  • Expires in 20 days
  • Job 2607313 - Ref OAC
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About the position

Accountant
Linbro Business Park, Sandton
Salary: R45 000 CTC
Job Overview:
We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will take ownership of the group's consolidated financial reporting and ensure alignment with IFRS and local statutory requirements. This role supports strategic financial decision-making and requires strong experience in group accounting, financial controls, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
  • Oversee month-end and year-end close processes across group entities.
  • Ensure accurate intercompany reconciliations and eliminations.
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis at group level.
  • Maintain and improve group accounting policies and procedures.
  • Liaise with external auditors and internal stakeholders.
  • Support Mergers & Acuisitions due diligence and integration processes.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
  • Provide technical accounting guidance to relevant departments.
  • Present performance analysis reports to senior leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles.
  • Minimum 10 years' experience, preferably in a group accounting role.
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS and consolidation principles.
  • Sound understanding of VAT and income tax.
  • Proficient in accounting software and advanced Excel.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Detail-oriented and able to meet tight deadlines.
  • Clear Credit and Criminal checks
  • Educational qualifications verified
  • Valid references required

Preferred:

  • Experience in the manufacturing industry.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Xero).
  • Exposure to foreign currency transactions.

Desired Skills:

  • Financial Statements
  • Preparation of annual accounts
  • Year End Accounting
  • VAT reporting
  • Trial Balance
  • Accounts Management
  • Qualified Accounting
  • Year End Close

Desired Work Experience:

  • 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Degree

About The Employer:

Accountant
Linbro Business Park, Sandton
Salary: R45 000 CTC
Job Overview:
We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will take ownership of the group's consolidated financial reporting and ensure alignment with IFRS and local statutory requirements. This role supports strategic financial decision-making and requires strong experience in group accounting, financial controls, and reporting.

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Watershed Consulting

About the agency

Watershed Consulting is a Recruitment Company offering placement opportunities in the following sectors: Banking, Finance, Call Centre, Information Communication and Technology (ICT). We go beyond traditional recruitment by not just a getting a job for you, but a career. We do this by finding the best fit between candidate and the job. Our expertise in compensation, benefits, job evaluation and competency profiling underpins our recruitment process.

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