Cost Accountant Cape Town, South Africa

Deka Minas Pty Ltd T / A Deka Minas; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African financial services firm is seeking a skilled Financial Reporting Executive to manage external reporting and technical accounting. The ideal candidate will lead the preparation of financial statements in compliance with IFRS and JSE requirements. This senior role demands a CA(SA) with a solid background in technical accounting and excellent leadership skills. Competitive remuneration package offered with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• 5–10 years' experience in a technical accounting role, especially JSE reporting.
• Expertise in IFRS, JSE reporting, and financial consolidation.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of annual and interim financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and JSE Listings Requirements.
• Support M&A activities with financial insights.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Strong analytical skills

Leadership capabilities

Excellent communication

Education

CA(SA) designation

Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Reporting systems experience

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SAIPA KLEK - PRETORIA - Moot

Centurion, Gauteng R600000 - R1200000 Y Trending Talent Solutions

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Company Overview

RAINBOW is a proudly South African, JSE-listed company and a leading integrated poultry producer in Southern Africa. Operating across the full poultry value chain from breeding and feed production to farming, processing, and distribution. Rainbow is committed to excellence, innovation, and transformation. Our subsidiaries, Rainbow Farms and Rainbow Processing, support our extensive operations across South Africa and other African markets.

Role Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled and technically proficient JSE Financial Reporting Executive to lead our external reporting and technical accounting function. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant preparation of the Group's consolidated financial statements in line with IFRS, JSE Listings Requirements, and the Companies Act. The ideal candidate is a qualified CA(SA) with deep expertise in JSE-listed environments, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for technical accounting.

Qualifications & Experience

• CA(SA) designation is essential.
• 5–10 years' experience in a technical accounting role, with expertise in JSE reporting.
• Big Four audit experience is advantageous.
• Expertise in IFRS, JSE reporting, and financial consolidation.
• Experience with IFRS 9 and complex financial instruments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with reporting systems is beneficial.

Key Responsibilities – External & Consolidated Reporting

• Lead preparation and review of annual and interim financial statements.
• Lead preparation and review of integrated annual report as well as interim reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with KING IV governance requirements
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, JSE Listings Requirements, and industry standards.
• Co-manage external audit processes and deliverables.
• Prepare technical IFRS position papers and interpret accounting standards.
• Review JSE circulars, SENS releases, and statutory filings (including iXBRL).

Technical Accounting & Advisory

• Provide technical accounting guidance across the Group.
• Maintain internal technical accounting manuals.
• Analyse and implement changes from new IFRS standards.
• Deliver training on technical accounting matters.
• Assist in mentoring a small team of technical CA(SA)s.
• Promote a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Ensure finance teams are updated on IFRS and JSE developments.

Strategic & Operational Support

• Support M&A activities, valuations, and strategic projects.
• Collaborate with senior finance executives on technical matters.
• Uphold financial governance and internal controls.
• Deep technical knowledge of IFRS, Companies Act, and JSE Listing Requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• High integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Published Date: 13 October 2025

Closing Date: 27 October 2025

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Finance Manager: Financial Reporting & Insights MMH250919-12

Centurion, Gauteng R600000 - R1200000 Y Momentum

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Job Description

Role Purpose

The Finance Manager: Financial reporting and Insights is responsible for managing the delivery of consolidated reporting, revenue and assets under management/administration (AuMA) analysis, and expense management functions within Momentum Investments. This role ensures accuracy and compliance of financial reporting, provides forward-looking revenue and cost insights, and supports strategic decision-making by the Head of Financial Reporting & Insights and other senior stakeholders.

The role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to manage teams and processes in a fast-paced, complex financial services environment.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) or equivalent preferred.
• 6–8 years' progressive finance experience in financial services/investments, including at least 2–3 years in a supervisory/management role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, revenue models, and cost accounting practices.
• Experience with ERP systems (JDE/IDU), BI tools (Power BI/QlikView/Tableau), and advanced Excel would be advantageous
• Listed company and IFRS 17 experience would be advantageous.

Duties and Responsibilities (renamed as Duties & Responsibilities)

• Manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and Group policies.
• Support internal and external audit processes by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and reports.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and contribute to implementing new standards where applicable.
• Oversee accurate preparation of management accounts, board reports, and investor information.
• Develop and review the robust internal financial controls framework and financial policies.
• Manage high risk and problematic financial issues and contribute to the development of financial control policy.
• Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.

Revenue Analysis & Forecasting

• Manage revenue reporting and forecasting processes across product lines and distribution channels.
• Support client Total Expense Ratio/Total Investment Cost processes and ensure accurate calculation and reporting of fee income.
• Deliver analysis of revenue drivers, variances, and trends to highlight risks and opportunities.
• Prepare insights for pricing strategies, product changes, and distribution impacts.

Cost Accounting & Expense Management

• Lead the budgeting and expense forecasting process for business units.
• Monitor expenditure trends, headcount costs, and budget variances, providing commentary and recommendations.
• Maintain and improve cost allocation models (e.g., activity-based costing).
• Ensure integrity of cost-related accounts, including fixed assets and general ledger allocations.

Business Partnering & Insights

• Act as a finance partner to business and product teams, translating financial data into actionable insights.
• Support the Head of Financial Reporting & Insights with analysis and recommendations for strategic initiatives.
• Prepare presentations and reports for senior leadership, ensuring clarity and relevance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including senior management, financial and investment teams.

Systems, Data & Process Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of data across reporting and analysis systems (JDE, IDU, ERP, BI tools).
• Contribute to automation and process improvement projects to enhance reporting efficiency.
• Collaborate with the business intelligence team to develop new financial dashboards and the MI finance data and systems team to drive automation of financial reporting.
• Develop dashboards and models in Power BI, QlikView, or Excel to improve financial insights.
• Manage analysts and accountants across reporting, revenue, and cost functions.
• Oversee workload allocation, quality review, and on-time delivery of outputs.
• Coach, mentor, and develop junior team members.
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

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Centurion, Gauteng R180000 - R600000 Y Momentum

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Introduction

Through our client-facing brands Metropolitan and Momentum, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations. We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organisations care for and reward their employees and members. Through our own network of advisers or via independent brokers and utiliseing new platforms Momentum Metropolitan provides practical financial solutions for people, communities and businesses.

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Role Purpose

To ascertain and analyse costs, provide cost data to Momentum Investments management in order to facilitate decisions pertaining to expenditure, and to provide expert advice regarding cost control mechanisms.

Requirements

Bachelor of Commerce with articles

CIMA / CA(SA) added advantage

3-5 years' experience in a similar role

Proficient in Financial services, life insurance would be advantageous

Listed company experience preferable

Duties & Responsibilities

• Process:
• Manage the annual expense budget process for the Momentum Investments business unit within Momentum Group guidelines. This entails providing expert advice to the business in terms of the process to be followed and the feasibility of budgets submitted in view of prior expense trends and business/ operational plans.
• Ensure a robust cost allocation mechanism is in place through periodical activity-based costing analysis.
• Facilitate monthly expense allocations to ensure that costs are allocated to the appropriate legal entities and according to approved Momentum Investments cost level splits.
• Provide management with insight on monthly expenditure and variations from budget to facilitate business decisions regarding expense management.
• Assist with managing the risk of overspending within the business unit through scenario planning and providing a forecast of associated expenses.
• Perform a headcount analysis to provide information regarding actual versus budgeted headcount, replacement costs, and the cost impact of staff movements.
• Manage high risk and problematic expense management issues in various areas of accountability and contribute to the development of guidelines and policies for the Momentum Investments business unit in alignment with Momentum Group policies.
• Oversee Intercompany and interdivisional expense charges for the support functions. This involves providing insight on allocation basis applied.
• Manage the integrity of the procurement system to ensure correct authorisation of users and the implementation of financial regulations.
• Act as liaison between the business unit and other Momentum Group functions on matters pertaining to expense management.

Client

• Continuously monitor turnaround times and quality standards and resolve issues speedily to enhance client service delivery.
• Deliver on service level agreements made with clients and internal and external stakeholders to ensure that client expectations are managed.
• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.

Manage budget and implement sound financial controls

• Contribute to the financial planning process within area.
• Identify opportunities to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
• Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.
• Excellent written communication skills, with an ability to work well in a collaborative environment
• Strong skills in presenting complex information to a diverse audience.
• Ability to draft commentary and analyse information to establish key messages
• Ability to develop and manage relationships with multiple stakeholders in the business
• Able to manage stress, pressure and competing demands.
• Self-starter - can run independently with large projects.
• Adhere to governance, risk and compliance requirements.

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Posted today

Job Description

Introduction

Through our client-facing brands Metropolitan and Momentum, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations. We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organisations care for and reward their employees and members. Through our own network of advisers or via independent brokers and utiliseing new platforms Momentum Metropolitan provides practical financial solutions for people, communities and businesses.

Disclaimer

As an applicant, please verify the legitimacy of this job advert on our company career page.

Role Purpose

To ascertain and analyse costs, provide cost data to Momentum Investments management in order to facilitate decisions pertaining to expenditure, and to provide expert advice regarding cost control mechanisms.

Requirements

Bachelor of Commerce with articles

CIMA / CA(SA) added advantage

3-5 years' experience in a similar role

Proficient in Financial services, life insurance would be advantageous

Listed company experience preferable

Duties & Responsibilities

• Process:
• Manage the annual expense budget process for the Momentum Investments business unit within Momentum Group guidelines. This entails providing expert advice to the business in terms of the process to be followed and the feasibility of budgets submitted in view of prior expense trends and business/ operational plans.
• Ensure a robust cost allocation mechanism is in place through periodical activity-based costing analysis.
• Facilitate monthly expense allocations to ensure that costs are allocated to the appropriate legal entities and according to approved Momentum Investments cost level splits.
• Provide management with insight on monthly expenditure and variations from budget to facilitate business decisions regarding expense management.
• Assist with managing the risk of overspending within the business unit through scenario planning and providing a forecast of associated expenses.
• Perform a headcount analysis to provide information regarding actual versus budgeted headcount, replacement costs, and the cost impact of staff movements.
• Manage high risk and problematic expense management issues in various areas of accountability and contribute to the development of guidelines and policies for the Momentum Investments business unit in alignment with Momentum Group policies.
• Oversee Intercompany and interdivisional expense charges for the support functions. This involves providing insight on allocation basis applied.
• Manage the integrity of the procurement system to ensure correct authorisation of users and the implementation of financial regulations.
• Act as liaison between the business unit and other Momentum Group functions on matters pertaining to expense management.

Client

• Continuously monitor turnaround times and quality standards and resolve issues speedily to enhance client service delivery.
• Deliver on service level agreements made with clients and internal and external stakeholders to ensure that client expectations are managed.
• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.

Manage budget and implement sound financial controls

• Contribute to the financial planning process within area.
• Identify opportunities to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
• Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.
• Excellent written communication skills, with an ability to work well in a collaborative environment
• Strong skills in presenting complex information to a diverse audience.
• Ability to draft commentary and analyse information to establish key messages
• Ability to develop and manage relationships with multiple stakeholders in the business
• Able to manage stress, pressure and competing demands.
• Self-starter - can run independently with large projects.
• Adhere to governance, risk and compliance requirements.

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