The responsibilities of the Accountant will be extensive and will include ensuring that all-round accounting duties are effectively performed, including:• Preparing and reviewing reconciliations• Performing financial analysis• Ensuring that monthly management reports are generated timeously• Assisting with management accounts, schedules, and queries• Preparing financial policies and procedures• Handling individual company accounts• Performing any other ad hoc assignments or projects as assigned by the Group Financial Executive and Company Secretary The ideal candidate must possess at least a BCom degree or equivalent academic qualification, have completed articles with a reputable accounting firm, and have a minimum of five (5) years’ relevant working experience in an accounting environment, together with strong knowledge of and experience in IFRS. COMPETENCIES KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ATTITUDE• Accounting background.• Knowledge of accounting practices.• Knowledge of IFRS accounting practices and principles.• Knowledge of auditing practices and principles.• Ability to analyse data.• Knowledge of company policies and procedures.• Supervisory skills.• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.• Critical thinking skills.• Ability to meet deadlines.• Good communication skills.• Good interpersonal skills.• Excellent time management skills.• Advanced computer skills.• Strong analytical skills.• Ethical.• Integrity.• Confidentiality.• Drive and motivation.• Quality-oriented.• Results-oriented.• Deadline-driven.• Attention to detail.• Accuracy.• Proactive.• Committed.• Ability to work under pressure and work long hours when necessary