Accountant

Job Description

The Faircape Group is a dynamic and growing organisation with a diverse portfolio across healthcare, retirement living, telecommunications, infrastructure, and property. Operating at scale, the Group manages multiple high-volume, operational entities, creating a complex and fast-paced financial environment.

We are looking to appoint an

Accountant

to join our team. This role plays a key part in supporting multiple operational business units, providing strong financial analysis, reporting, and insight to drive performance.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will be responsible for compiling management accounts, interpreting financial data, and contributing to informed decision-making across the business.

This position is well suited to someone who thrives in a high-volume, operational environment and is comfortable working across multiple entities with varying financial requirements.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Responsible for generating monthly management accounts for multiple entities, including balance sheets, income statements, and accompanying schedules within agreed timelines

Analyze budget vs actual variances and communicate findings

Conduct reconciliations and generate reports for various company accounts pertaining to cash flow

Provide management and guidance to Cashbook, Payments & Creditors Controllers, and Billing Administrators

Prepare audit packs and collaborate with auditors on annual financial statements

Handle submission of statutory returns for VAT

Review payments for accuracy of allocation and VAT treatment

Perform regular review of cashbooks, invoicing, and debtors ageing analysis, assisting in credit control management

Authorise payments on the banking portal

Investigate expense variances and incorporate findings into income statement schedules as notes

Address and follow up on account queries promptly

Manage ad hoc projects, queries, and analyses as needed

Identify, recommend and communicate process improvements to enhance internal controls, operational efficiency and financial reporting across multiple operational entities.

Qualifications

:

BCom in Accounting or Financial Accounting

Completed or working towards a professional accounting designation (e.g. SAIPA or CIMA) (advantageous)

Experience:

Proven experience as an Accountant

Advanced Excel experience...