Group Financial Manager

Ca Financial Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services client seeks a Group Finance Manager to oversee global financial operations across various entities. This role requires a fully qualified accountant with substantial experience in management accounting and financial analysis. You will work independently in a dynamic environment, supporting a mission-driven organization operating in emerging markets.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (CA(SA), ACA, ACCA, CIMA) required.
• Minimum 5 years post-qualified experience in management accounting.
• Experience with multi-currency operations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for multiple entities.
• Oversee financial operations, including payroll and treasury.
• Lead annual audits and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Multi-entity financial operations

Financial analysis

Management accounting

Education

CA(SA), ACA, ACCA, CIMA

Tools

Xero

Job description

My client within the Financial Services sector is looking for a Group Finance Manager to take ownership of global financial operations across multiple entities and support a fast-growing, impact-driven business operating in emerging markets. If you thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy working independently and want to contribute to a mission-focused organisation with international reach, this role could be the ideal next step in your career.

Responsibilities:

• Management Accounting & Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts for multiple group entities (US, UK, Singapore, Kenya); maintain and refine departmental cost allocation methodologies; perform intercompany reconciliations and ensure completeness and accuracy of balance sheet items
• Financial Operations: Oversee payroll, accounts payable (AP), and accounts receivable (AR) processes; oversee the Group’s treasury function to optimise cash holdings and manage currency exposure
• Regulatory & Tax Compliance: Prepare and submit regulatory returns, including FCA and SEC filings; manage ongoing tax compliance, including VAT and PSA returns; coordinate annual corporation tax return filings with external tax advisors
• Audit & Financial Controls: Lead annual audits across all group entities, acting as the key point of contact with auditors; ensure compliance with local and international financial reporting requirements.
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Support the COO in the preparation and analysis of financial reports and forecasts for the organisation; maintain and develop management reporting, dashboards, and KPIs to track key financial and operational metrics.

Requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (e.g., CA(SA), ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Minimum 5 years of post-qualified experience, in management accounting and financial analysis or related role
• Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency financial operations
• Advanced Excel skills and strong working knowledge of Xero (or similar systems)

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