Group Accountant

About the role

Pacific International Insurance is looking for a detail‑oriented Group Accountant to join its finance team. You will be responsible for preparing, consolidating and reporting financial results across all entities, ensuring compliance with IFRS and statutory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements in line with IFRS.
• Perform intercompany reconciliations and compile group management accounts with analysis and commentary.
• Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance, assist with annual financial statements and coordinate external audits.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis for the group.
• Maintain strong internal controls, implement process improvements and support integration of new entities.
• Collaborate with subsidiary finance teams, senior leadership and external advisors.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
• Completion of SAICA, SAIPA, CA articles or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience, including post‑articles experience in group accounting or consolidation.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and group consolidation principles.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel
• ERP/financial reporting systems such as SAP, Oracle or Hyperion
• IFRS

What we offer

• Permanent contract with flexible working hours (05:00 – 14:00 SAST) to align with Australian time zones.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment within the insurance sector.
• Professional development and exposure to multinational finance operations.