Accountant

Job Purpose

To support the establishment and ongoing financial management through effective financial processing, reporting, and control implementation. The role includes setting up finance processes and systems, ensuring compliance with IFRS and PPS Group standards (including IFRS 15 and IFRS 16), and delivering high-quality financial insights to support decision-making during the entity’s build and growth phase.

Minimum Requirement

sEducation

• :CA (SA) qualificatio

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Experienc**

• e:1–2 years’ experience in a commercial finance environme
• ntStrong technical knowledge of IF
• RSStrong IFRS knowledge, including IFRS 15 (revenue recognition) and IFRS 16 (lease
• s)Ability to interpret contracts and apply technical accounting judgme
• ntAbility to work independently and meet deadlin
• esExperience with financial systems implementation or exposure to ERP environments (preferre
• d)Ability to operate in a new or evolving environment with changing requiremen

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Skill and Competenc**

• iesExcellent communication and presentation ski
• llsStrong commercial acumen and ability to manage deadli
• nesProficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); knowledge of CPM and MS D365 is an advant
• ageStrong analytical and problem-solving abil
• ityHigh attention to detail with a structured appro
• achAbility to manage ambiguity and evolving priorit
• iesStrong stakeholder engagement and communication ski
• llsSystems-oriented mindset with an interest in process improvem
• entAbility to work independently while contributing to a growing t

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Key Responsibilit**

ies:Reconciliation & Repor

• tingReconcile all balance sheet accounts to third-party documenta
• tionPreparation of monthly journals including revenue and lease-related accounting in line with IFRS 15 and IFR
• S 16Resolve outstanding issues prom
• ptlyPrepare monthly management accounts and variance commen
• taryPrepare quarterly board reports for the relevant enti
• tiesCompile annual financial statements in line with
• IFRSRespond to audit que
• riesPerform ad-hoc tasks to support strategic decision-making / on-going proj

ectsFinancial Systems & Process Implementa

• tionSupport implementation of financial systems, ensuring alignment with IFRS 15 revenue recognition and IFRS 16 lease accounting requirem
• entsAssist in designing finance processes that support accurate contract and lease trac
• kingSupport the application of IFRS 15, including assessment of revenue streams, performance obligations, and timing of recogni
• tionSupport the application of IFRS 16, including identification and accounting for leases and related bala
• ncesMaintain appropriate documentation of assumptions and judgments for both revenue and leases to support audit and repor
• tingAssist in designing and documenting finance processes and workf
• lowsPerform system testing (UAT), data validation and issue resolu
• tionEnsure alignment of systems with PPS Group standards and reporting requirem
• entsSupport ongoing optimisation and enhancement of financial systems post-implementa

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• dgetPrepare budgets and coordinate with stakehol
• dersDevelop budget presentations for Exco and Board meet
• ingsProvide commentary and input on central costs and reve

nuesStrategic Orienta

• tionDeliver key management reports to Exco and the B
• oardEnsure accuracy, timeliness, and high standards in financial repor
• tingMaintain a strong control environment and general ledger integ

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