Group Reporting Accountant at Rand Water

Minimum Requirements

• A Degree in Accounting or Finance (NQF 7)
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles
• Professional registration (e.g., CA(SA), PA(SA)) is an advantage
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a Financial Reporting environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• SAP (FI Module) experience; Caseware exposure and experience with National treasury templates is advantageous
• Solid understanding of PFMA, VAT Act, IFRS, and NT Reporting Framework

Primary Duties

Preparation and Consolidation of Financial Statements

• Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS, PFMA, and other applicable regulations.
• Ensure timely submission of accurate financial reports to stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
• Implement disclosure enhancements based on JSE Proactive Monitoring and IFRS updates.

Trial Balance Management and Review

• Maintain accuracy and integrity of trial balance for the organisation and subsidiaries.
• Review and approve SAP Trial Balance structural changes.

Financial Compliance and Internal Controls

• Ensure adherence to the Accounting Policy Manual and internal control procedures.
• Assess and update compliance processes to reflect regulatory changes.

Business Partnering and Financial Advisory

• Partner with business units to provide accounting guidance and support decision-making.
• Respond to complex financial queries with IFRS-aligned solutions.

Budgeting and Expenditure Monitoring

• Participate in budgeting processes and monitor performance against the budget.
• Analyze and explain budget variances.

Audit Management and Assurance Support

• Lead audit readiness initiatives and support both internal and external audits.
• Coordinate audit documentation and responses to findings.

Strategic and Operational Reporting Projects

• Drive financial reporting improvement initiatives and IFRS implementations.
• Align reporting outcomes with Group Finance strategy.

Policy Management and Continuous Improvement

• Update and communicate changes to the Accounting Policy Manual.
• Ensure consistent application of accounting policies across all units.

Risk Management and Governance

• Identify, assess, and report financial reporting risks.
• Implement mitigation actions and monitor effectiveness.

Documentation and Records Management

• Maintain audit-ready electronic and manual records.
• Ensure compliance with record retention policies