Group Financial Accountant

3 days ago

Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Network2 Full time R900 000 - R1 200 000 per year


This is an opportunity for a technically strong Accountant who understands that group numbers tell the story of a multi-entity corporation. See the direct impact of your work on group strategy, investor relations, and complex financial reporting.

Our client is an industrial leader with a dominant presence in the African packaging manufacturing sector. With a vast manufacturing footprint and a portfolio of renowned brands, they rely on a complex and efficient supply chain, powered by a world-class finance function that ensures robust financial control and transparent reporting across the entire group.
 
Step into a high-impact Group Financial Accountant position where you will be responsible for the integrity and consolidation of the group's financial results. You will be the go-to expert for technical accounting, group reporting, and ensuring compliance, providing a clear and accurate picture of the group's performance to senior leadership and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Take ownership of the group's monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation process.
  • Prepare and review group financial statements in compliance with IFRS, ensuring technical accuracy.
  • Oversee and review the financial reporting from subsidiary companies, ensuring adherence to group accounting policies.
  • Play a key role in the group's annual audit process, acting as a primary point of contact for External Auditors.
  • Lead the implementation of new accounting standards and ensure group-wide compliance.
  • Continuously improve group reporting processes and enhance the effectiveness of financial controls.
  • Provide technical accounting guidance and support to finance teams across the group's subsidiaries.
Job Experience & Skills Required:
  • CA(SA) / CIMA / ACCA or equivalent.
  • BCom Accounting with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience, including significant exposure to group consolidations.
  • In-depth knowledge of IFRS and experience in preparing complex group financial statements.
  • Proficient in a major ERP system; experience with group consolidation modules is highly advantageous.
  • A background in manufacturing, especially packaging, FMCG, or a related industrial group, will make you a standout candidate.
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