Group Finance Leader: IFRS, KPI Analytics & EXCO

Authentic Life Connections; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,300,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Authentic Life Connections in South Africa seeks a senior Group Consolidation professional (CA(SA)) to own multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation and reporting under IFRS. You will lead the closing process, eliminate intercompany entries, translate currencies, and prepare reconciled financial statements.

You will build KPI frameworks, provide EXCO with robust management packs, and mentor a group reporting team.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) with full qualification.
• 5+ years post articles, with at least 3 years at group level.
• Ownership of multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation.
• Technical IFRS depth to argue with auditors.
• KPI framework and scenario models built by you.
• Previous experience as Group FM or Group Accountant.
• Gravitas to present to EXCO and push on numbers.
• Solid Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the group monthly/quarterly/annual consolidation, including intercompany eliminations, currency translation, and minority interests.
• Own the group close calendar and ensure entity finance teams adhere to it.
• Produce fully reconciled consolidated income statement, balance sheet and cash flow.
• Deliver EXCO management packs monthly and contribute to annual financial statements and audits.
• Build and own the group's KPI framework from definition to board-used metrics.
• Interrogate business unit and regional accounts and enforce higher standards.
• Turn variances into narratives—explain drivers, not just numbers.
• Build scenario and what-if models for planning/investment decisions.
• Keep the chart of accounts consistent across entities; tighten controls.
• Stand in for CFO on group reporting with auditors/financiers.
• Build and lead a group reporting team over time, with growth potential.

Skills

Excel

IFRS depth

Executive presence

Stakeholder management

Education

CA(SA) fully qualified

Job description

Authentic Life Connections in South Africa seeks a senior Group Consolidation professional (CA(SA)) to own multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation and reporting under IFRS. You will lead the closing process, eliminate intercompany entries, translate currencies, and prepare reconciled financial statements.

You will build KPI frameworks, provide EXCO with robust management packs, and mentor a group reporting team.