Group Financial Accountant – Consolidation & IFRS Expert

Ares Holdings; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym facilities

Medical aid

Pension Fund

Staff discount

Job summary

Ares Holdings in Cape Town is looking for a Group Financial Accountant to support group consolidation, month-end deliverables and IFRS-compliant reporting across the group.

You will standardise reporting templates, drive process improvements, and collaborate with accounting teams to ensure accuracy and timely reporting in a fast-paced distributor environment. Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset are essential to align with IFRS and internal policies.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of group structures and consolidation principles.
• Ability to prepare consolidated statements and IFRS-compliant reports.
• Skilled in streamlining financial processes and documentation.
• Familiarity with ERP and consolidation tools.
• Strong proficiency in reviewing and preparing reconciliations.
• Ability to analyse financial data, trends and anomalies.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly group financial consolidation.
• Ensure accurate elimination entries and intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepare consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Assist with drafting financial statement notes for group reporting.
• Ensure alignment with IFRS and internal reporting standards.
• Liaise with business units to resolve consolidation and reporting queries.

Skills

Group consolidation

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Data analysis

Reconciliations

Tools

SAP BPC

HFM

ERP systems

Job description

Ares Holdings in Cape Town is looking for a Group Financial Accountant to support group consolidation, month-end deliverables and IFRS-compliant reporting across the group.

You will standardise reporting templates, drive process improvements, and collaborate with accounting teams to ensure accuracy and timely reporting in a fast-paced distributor environment. Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset are essential to align with IFRS and internal policies.