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Discovery Limited • ZA
30+ days ago
Job description

Job title : Accountant

Job Location : Gauteng,

Deadline : December 20, 2025

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Key purpose of the role

  • The Group Accountant will be responsible for the consolidation of monthly and annual financial reporting function in Discovery and all associated processes.
  • Areas of responsibility

  • Assist with producing monthly consolidated management accounts, which include the Group Income statement, Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Other Comprehensive Income, Statement of Changes in Equity, Cash flow statement as well as the preparation of segmental information. This responsibility includes the review of foreign subsidiary translations and all consolidation entries to be processed to produce IFRS compliant results.
  • Produce a consolidated view of the Group budget and forecast for presentation at Group Exco and Discovery Limited Board.
  • Assist with preparing financial results for Discovery Limited Board meetings
  • Produce the Interim Results and Annual Financial Statements (AFS) for Discovery Limited Group, as well as various other external reports
  • Provide financial information to the Group Risk team to assist reporting of Solvency and Embedded Value
  • Assist with ad hoc queries received from the External Reporting and Investor Relations team
  • Liaising with internal and external auditors
  • Assisting with the administration of the accounting system (Sage) and reporting tool (OneStream) for the Discovery Group as and when required.
  • Assist with ad hoc finance queries from business areas.
  • Assist with preparation and review of SENS announcements relating to financial results.
  • Profile

  • Advanced knowledge of IFRS standards
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong project management skills
  • Advanced Excel knowledge and experience
  • Qualifications

  • The candidate should be a qualified CA (SA) with minimum 0-3  years of experience in a similar role.
  • Experience in insurance industry advantageous.
  • Consolidation experience advantageous.
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