Group Financial Manager

PlaceTalent; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PlaceTalent is seeking a seasoned CA(SA) to lead the group finance function across all subsidiaries. You will ensure accurate, compliant reporting at both entity and group levels, and drive budgeting, forecasting and cash management in a multi-entity environment.

The role requires 3–6 years post-articles experience, strong IFRS knowledge and a hands-on approach to drive improvements and governance. Collaboration with external advisors and participation in board meetings are key aspects.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) designation required with 3–6 years post-articles experience within a group structure.
• Strong IFRS and financial reporting knowledge essential.
• Experience with group accounting, intercompany, and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the group finance function across all subsidiaries.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting at entity and group level.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analyses and commentary.
• Oversee group consolidations, intercompany accounting and eliminations.
• Be custodian of financial controls, policies and governance frameworks.
• Ensure IFRS, tax compliance and statutory requirements are met.
• Coordinate year-end audit process with external auditors.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting across the group with variance analysis.
• Manage group cash flow forecasting, banking relationships and working capital.
• Provide oversight of debtors, creditors and cash optimisation.
• Lead and develop the finance team with clear accountability.

Skills

Group accounting and reporting

IFRS expertise

Tax compliance (VAT, income tax, PAYE)

Management accounting

Stakeholder management

Hands-on finance

Education

CA(SA) designation

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• CA(SA) designation (essential).
• 3–6 years post-articles experience.
• Experience working within group environments.
• Exposure to multiple legal entities and group reporting.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, consolidations, and IFRS.
• Solid knowledge of tax legislation and compliance requirements, including VAT, income tax and PAYE.
• Strong management accounting and commercial finance skills.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on role where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the group finance function across all subsidiaries.
• Ensure accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting at both entity and group level.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts, variance analyses and supporting commentary.
• Oversee group consolidations, intercompany accounting and eliminations.
• Act as custodian of all financial controls, policies and governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax legislation and statutory requirements, with support from external advisors where applicable.
• Manage and coordinate the year-end audit process, including engagement with external auditors.
• Own the end-to-end budgeting and forecasting process across the group, including regular forecasting and variance analysis against actual performance.
• Manage group cash flow forecasting, banking relationships and working capital.
• Manage and provide advice on group treasury investments.
• Provide proactive oversight of debtors, creditors and cash optimisation.
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance support team.
• Set clear responsibilities, workflows and performance expectations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and financial efficiency across the group.
• Participate in board and management meetings as required.