Accountant at CLS Human Capital Specialists

Job Purpose:

• To manage group accounting functions, including financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, and overseeing intercompany transactions.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum education (essential):
• Degree in Accounting or Finance

Minimum applicable experience (years):

• Completed 3 years of articles (SAICA or SAIPA).
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in accounting, including financial reporting, group consolidations, and intercompany transactions.

Required nature of experience:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in accounting, including financial reporting and group consolidations.
• Extensive experience managing intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, local statutory requirements, and tax compliance (VAT and income tax).
• Proven experience with month-end and year-end closing processes across multiple entities.
• Expertise in preparing consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
• Hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis at a group level.

Skills and Knowledge (essential):

• Strong proficiency in IFRS and accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders.