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A well-established organisation is looking for an experienced Senior Group Accountant to lead its group finance function based in Johannesburg North . This position is a 3-month fixed-term contrac t with the possibility of becoming permanent. Key Responsibilities: Lead group financial reporting, consolidations, and statutory reporting. Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. Ensure IFRS compliance and maintain strong financial controls. Manage treasury, taxation, payroll, and shared services. Lead the annual audit process and liaise with external stakeholders. Drive financial process improvements and automation initiatives. Lead and develop a high-performing finance team. Minimum Requirements: CA(SA)/ CGMA (CIMA) 8 years' relevant finance experience, with at least 4–5 years in a management role. Strong experience in group consolidations. Advanced ERP systems and Excel skills. Apply now! Disclaimer Thank you for submitting your CV. We will assess your suitability for the existing vacancies and retain your CV in our database in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Policy. We will contact you should your CV be suitable for any available positions. You have the right to “Opt-Out” of electronic communications from us at any time and you also have the right to request us to delete your information by sending a request to [Email Address Removed] . If you do not wish us to retain your details, please advise us and your details will be deleted from our records. Desired Skills: Consolidations AFS Reporting IFRS
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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