Group Accountant CA(SA)

Communicate Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance in Gauteng, South Africa, seeks a CA(SA) with IFRS and consolidation expertise to lead multi-entity financial reporting, budgeting, and audit coordination. You will oversee the preparation of consolidated results and provide insightful analysis to senior leadership and the Board.

You will coordinate external audits, ensure governance standards, and support financing and strategic reporting across the group.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) with IFRS/consolidation experience.
• Experience coordinating external audits and liaising with auditors.
• Strong background in group financial reporting and governance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee monthly, interim, and annual consolidated results across multiple entities.
• Compile and present monthly management accounts and reporting packs for senior leadership and Board review.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and variance reporting processes.
• Coordinate external audit process as primary liaison between auditors and subsidiary finance teams.
• Produce financial analyses, commentary, and business performance insights for Group CFO and executives.
• Assist with corporate transactions, due diligence reviews, and integration initiatives.

Skills

Treasury Management

Financial Reporting

Group Consolidations

IFRS Expertise

Stakeholder Engagement

Budgeting & Forecasting

Audit & Compliance

Education

CA(SA)

Job description

Job Description

• Prepare and oversee monthly, interim, and annual consolidated financial results across multiple business entities
• Compile, evaluate, and present monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs for senior leadership and Board review
• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements while ensuring full compliance with IFRS standards and reporting requirements
• Facilitate and coordinate the external audit process, acting as the primary liaison between auditors and subsidiary finance teams
• Support the budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and variance reporting processes across the group
• Produce financial analyses, commentary, and business performance insights for the Group CFO and executive management
• Coordinate the submission, validation, and consolidation of financial data from subsidiary operations
• Contribute to treasury-related activities, including liquidity management, foreign exchange monitoring, and banking relationship management
• Prepare financing reports, covenant calculations, lender submissions, and funding-related analyses
• Assist with corporate transactions, including acquisitions, due diligence reviews, and integration initiatives following acquisitions
• Review financial controls, assess areas of risk, and recommend improvements to strengthen governance and compliance
• Partner with finance teams throughout the group to promote reporting consistency, operational efficiency, and adherence to best practices
• Support the compilation of Board packs, Audit Committee reports, and strategic financial presentations
• Identify and implement process enhancements while contributing to finance optimisation and transformation projects

Skills/Expertise

• Treasury Management and Commercial Insight
• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Group Consolidations
• IFRS Technical Expertise
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Audit and Compliance Management

Qualification

• CA(SA)