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Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.
Zutari is a well-established, management-owned infrastructure engineering and advisory practice with over 90 years of experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East.

What kind of talent do we pursue?
We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Overview of the role:
We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Statutory Accountant to join our finance team. The Statutory Accountant will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all statutory reporting requirements, maintaining accurate financial records, and preparing financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.

Role responsibilities:

• Preparing accurate and timely consolidated statutory financial statements
• Manage and monitor the external audit process in South Africa and greater Africa & Middle East
• Conduct regular reviews of financial data to identify discrepancies or areas for improvement
• Producing monthly statutory reports
• Processing of monthly journals
• Preparing reconciliations of accounts
• Undertaking research, analysis and implementation of new international accounting standards
• Assist with drafting and implementation of financial processes and procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial planning and decision-making processes

Minimum requirements:

• BCom Accounting Honours as a minimum (recently qualified CA(SA) will be an added advantage)
• 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Completed SAICA articles
• Preparation of annual financial statements
• Understanding of audit processes and requirements
• Knowledge of Draftworx will be added advantage
• Experience working across Africa and/or the Middle East
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter and ability to work independently

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.