Finance Leader (CA(SA)) — IFRS, Tax & Planning

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a CA(SA) to lead financial reviews, IFRS reporting, tax compliance, budgeting and planning. You will manage a team of Financial Controllers and Accountants and work with senior leadership on group reporting. The role requires minimum 2 years post-articles commercial experience and strong technical accounting skills.

A proactive, hands-on leader in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will drive financial excellence, support strategic finance initiatives,

Qualifications

• CA(SA) qualification essential.
• Minimum 2 years' post-articles commercial experience.
• Experience in financial reviews and analysis.
• IFRS reporting.
• Tax and VAT compliance.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Annual Financial Statement preparation and review.
• Stakeholder engagement and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reviews and detailed financial analysis.
• Prepare and review IFRS-compliant financial information.
• Prepare and review annual financial statements.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
• Deliver high-quality reporting within strict deadlines.
• Prepare and review tax and VAT submissions.
• Liaise directly with SARS on tax-related matters.
• Review VAT reconciliations and tax calculations.
• Provide technical guidance on IFRS, taxation, and Companies Act requirements.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Support business decision-making through financial analysis and insights.
• Assist with strategic finance initiatives and key business projects.
• Contribute to group reporting requirements.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Financial Controllers and Accountants.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support the ongoing development of the finance function.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Tax & VAT experience

Advanced Excel

Analytical & problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Leadership potential

Education

CA(SA) qualification

Tools

Accpac

CaseWare

Job description

Network Finance is seeking a CA(SA) to lead financial reviews, IFRS reporting, tax compliance, budgeting and planning. You will manage a team of Financial Controllers and Accountants and work with senior leadership on group reporting. The role requires minimum 2 years post-articles commercial experience and strong technical accounting skills.

A proactive, hands-on leader in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will drive financial excellence, support strategic finance initiatives,