Senior Manager: Group Consolidation and Financial Reporting

M-Kopa; Johannesburg; On-site; USD 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for Group Consolidation and Financial Reporting. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial reporting and consolidation, ensuring compliance with IFRS and GAAP standards, and preparing for an IPO. You will lead a team, manage external audits, and enhance financial systems across multiple regions. If you're a detail-oriented leader with a passion for strategic financial management and automation, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team committed to promoting financial inclusion and making a significant impact across Africa.

Benefits

Diverse development programs

Coaching and on-the-job training

Family-friendly policies

Well-being prioritization

Flexibility in work arrangements

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS and GAAP standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate consolidated financial statements and manage reporting calendar.
• Oversee financial operations for non-operational entities and tax matters.

Skills

IFRS

GAAP

Financial Reporting

Accounting

Leadership

Analytical Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CA designation

Tools

ERP platforms

Financial Consolidation Systems

Job description

Senior Manager : Group Consolidation and Financial Reporting

Location: M-KOPA, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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We are seeking a Senior Manager to join our Group Finance team as we scale up and promote digital and financial inclusion across our markets. Leading a team, you will play a pivotal role in preparing M-KOPA for its planned IPO on the London Stock Exchange by overseeing group financial reporting, consolidation, and technical accounting.

You will serve as a key advisor and executor across financial control, system implementation, and automation initiatives, fostering reporting excellence organization-wide.

About Us

As Senior Manager, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and compliant consolidated financial statements, managing the reporting calendar, coordinating with external auditors, and ensuring adherence to IFRS and GAAP standards.

You will oversee financial operations and reporting for non-operational entities, ensuring effective review and management of tax matters, balance sheet reconciliations, and foreign exchange exposures.

Working closely with regional finance leads, auditors, and internal teams, you will deliver insights that support high-quality financial decisions. Your role is crucial in building systems and processes that support automation, enhance data integrity, and scale our financial reporting across multiple regions.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment with a passion for precision and strategic leadership, this role is for you. It is an on-site position based at our Johannesburg office, collaborating with a diverse group of employees from various markets across the UK, Europe, and Africa.

You will report to the Director of Financial Reporting.

Expertise

We seek a qualified finance professional with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, preferably with a CPA or CA designation. You should have over 10 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting, including more than 5 years in leadership roles.

Strong technical expertise in IFRS / GAAP, financial consolidation systems, ERP platforms, and analytical reporting is essential. We value a collaborative leader passionate about building strong teams and implementing scalable financial systems.

You should be solution-oriented, detail-focused, and capable of communicating complex financial information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Why M-KOPA?

At M-KOPA, we empower our employees through diverse development programs, coaching, and on-the-job training. We support family-friendly policies, prioritize well-being, and promote flexibility.

Join us in shaping the future of M-KOPA as we grow together. Learn more at our website.

Recognition and Commitment

We are recognized thrice by the Financial Times as one of Africa's fastest-growing companies and by TIME as one of the Most Influential Companies in the World. We have served over 5 million customers, unlocking $1.5 billion in credit for the unbanked across Africa.

Important Notice

M-KOPA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. We encourage women, minorities, and people with disabilities to apply. We prohibit forced or child labor and respect employees' rights to work voluntarily.

We comply with local laws regarding youth employment, internships, and apprenticeships. We do not charge any recruitment or processing fees during our hiring process.