Group Accountant

Communicate Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance in Randburg, South Africa, is seeking a skilled Group Reporting & Management Accounts professional to consolidate multi-entity reporting, analyse variances, and deliver timely management accounts. You will oversee cash management, budgeting, forecasting, and executive reporting, presenting clear financial insights to senior stakeholders and supporting strategic decisions.

The role requires CA(SA) qualification, minimum 2 years post-articles experience, advanced Excel skills,

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-articles experience in finance roles.
• Experience in audit, group finance, head office finance, or multi-entity environments.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts and support group reporting
• Oversee cash management, payments governance, and cash flow monitoring
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting, consolidating information and analysing variances
• Prepare and present financial reports, board packs, and executive-level insights
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and strategic financial analysis

Skills

Post-articles experience

Group finance

Technical accounting

Advanced Excel

Management accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Analytical problem-solving

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

Excel

Finance reporting software

Job description

Job Description:

Group Reporting & Management Accounts

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts
• Support group reporting processes, including consolidation inputs and variance analysis
• Ensure accurate reconciliations and timely reporting across multiple entities
• Investigate and explain key financial movements and business performance trends

Cash Management & Payments Oversight

• Oversee payment processes to ensure accuracy, governance, and compliance
• Monitor and report on cash flow positions across the group
• Identify potential cash flow risks and funding requirements
• Maintain and strengthen financial controls and approval processes

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist with the annual budgeting and forecasting process
• Consolidate financial information and evaluate budget submissions
• Perform variance analysis and provide insights into business performance
• Support scenario planning and cash flow forecasting initiatives

Executive & Board Reporting

• Prepare financial reports, presentations, and board packs
• Translate complex financial information into meaningful commercial insights
• Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis and reportingAssist with ad hoc projects and executive-level reporting requirements

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 2 years' post-articles experience
• Experience within audit, group finance, head office finance, commercial finance, or multi-entity environments
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and reporting skills
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis capabilities
• Exposure to management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and group reporting
• Ability to present financial information clearly to senior stakeholders
• Commercially minded with a strong analytical and problem-solving approach
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven

Qualification:

• CA(SA) – non-negotiable