Group Financial Manager

Smith Garb and Associates CC; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Johannesburg is looking for a Group Financial Manager to enhance financial governance and compliance. The successful candidate will manage the group's financial activities, including consolidation, budgeting, and strategic oversight. Applicants must be a qualified CA(SA) with at least 5 years of relevant experience. This role requires strong analytical skills, technical expertise in IFRS, and the ability to engage with various stakeholders. The position provides an opportunity to influence strategic projects within the group.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ post-articles experience in a group finance management role.
• Proven experience preparing financial statements per South African requirements.
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS and group reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate group consolidation and financial planning processes.
• Review monthly management results, providing insights and recommendations.
• Manage preparation of annual financial statements and tax computations.

Skills

High-level analytical ability

Attention to detail

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement skills

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))

Tools

MS Office

Financial systems capability

Job description

Group Financial Manager

Northern Suburbs| Head Office

An established, multi-entity group is appointing a Group Financial Manager to strengthen group-level financial governance, reporting, and strategic financial oversight. This role plays a key part in supporting the CFO and Finance Heads across the cluster, ensuring robust financial control, compliance, and forward‑looking insight.

Role Overview

The successful incumbent will oversee group finance activities including financial consolidation, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and statutory compliance. The role requires a technically strong, detail‑oriented finance professional who is comfortable operating at both strategic and hands‑on levels.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and coordinate group consolidation, reporting and financial planning processes
• Review and analyse monthly management results, providing insights and recommendations
• Compile and present group management packs and year‑end reporting
• Ensure consistent application of IFRS, accounting standards and regulatory compliance across the group
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to Finance Heads within the cluster
• Evaluate business performance, identifying efficiency improvements and cost‑saving opportunities
• Review and authorise journals, provisions and balance sheet reconciliations
• Design, implement and monitor internal controls and governance frameworks
• Oversee treasury functions and banking relationships, including hedging instruments
• Manage preparation of annual financial statements, tax computations and IFRS updates
• Coordinate and consolidate group budget submissions
• Support finance system enhancements, reporting automation and BI initiatives
• Assist the CFO with strategic projects, financial modelling and ad‑hoc analysis

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) – essential
• At least 5 years’ post‑articles experience in a group finance, financial management or consolidation‑focused role
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS and group reporting
• Proven experience preparing and finalising financial statements in line with South African statutory requirements
• Sound knowledge of:
  • Income tax and deferred tax
  • Share‑based payments
  • Corporate governance, risk and compliance
  • VAT, imports and exports
• Experience with hedging instruments such as FECs
• Exposure to stock environments advantageous (retail / wholesale preferred)
• Advanced MS Office skills and strong financial systems capability

Key Skills & Attributes

• High‑level analytical ability with excellent attention to detail
• Strong commercial and business acumen
• Confident working under pressure in deadline‑driven environments
• Results‑focused with a hands‑on, ownership mindset
• High levels of integrity and discretion
• Able to operate independently while collaborating across teams
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills

This role will suit a senior CA(SA) seeking a group‑level position with strategic exposure and operational influence.