Financial Accountant Centurion

Network Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in South Africa is seeking a highly skilled Financial Reporting Executive to lead their external reporting and technical accounting functions. This pivotal role involves ensuring the accuracy and compliance of the Group's financial statements in line with IFRS and JSE requirements. The ideal candidate must be a qualified CA(SA) with 5–10 years' experience and strong leadership capabilities, as well as expertise in technical accounting and IFRS standards.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years' experience in a technical accounting role with expertise in JSE reporting.
• Big Four audit experience is advantageous.
• Experience with IFRS 9 and complex financial instruments.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of annual and interim financial statements.
• Provide technical accounting guidance across the Group.
• Support M&A activities, valuations, and strategic projects.

Skills

Expertise in IFRS

Technical accounting guidance

Strong analytical skills

Leadership capabilities

Communication and presentation abilities

Education

CA(SA) designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Financial Accountant Centurion in Centurion

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.

Other

Note: This posting includes additional context about the employer and role as provided in the job description. This description focuses on the responsibilities and qualifications for the Financial Reporting Executive track within the Rainbow group.