Discovery – Group Finance Support

Accountant

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek

out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose

own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in

order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our

society.

Job Purpose

The accountant will support the external reporting and head office accounting functions for the Discovery Group. The role reports directly to the Head of External Reporting.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

•  Responsibility, oversight and management of the external reporting process in accordance with governance policies, procedures and relevant reporting and regulatory requirements (e. g. King, JSE LR, etc.).
• Assist in the preparation and approval of group annual financial statements, results booklet, and other required templates.
• Assist in the preparation and approval of subsidiary annual financial statements template
• Give input in the preparation of statutory (interim and year-end) reporting timelines and instructions
• Preparation of group annual and interim financial statements, results booklets, additional analyst information, advertisements and related SENS announcements, including typesetting where applicable
• Review of results presentations and other elements of the reporting suite
• Ensure consistency and accuracy across all externally presented information / reports
• Ensure compliance of external reports to Discovery Corporate Identity and related guidelines
• Facilitate the CIPC / XBRL process for the Group
• Preparation/review of JSE Debt/Equity Listing checklists
• Preparation of all accounting & reporting requirements for Discovery Ltd and Share Trusts
• Preparation and distribution of all group calculations to support business
• Preparation of Discovery Limited (separate) annual financial statements
• Support the CFO, Office of the CEO, Investor Relations and other key stakeholders
• Ad hoc analysis and reporting as required
• Work collaboratively with the Discovery Group Finance team and business finance teams

Education and Experience

• CA (SA)
• Professional registration with SAICA
• 2-3 Years work experience

Employment Equity  

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY   
                             
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.