Group Financial Manager

Smith Garb & Associates; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Sandton is seeking a Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) for a senior role. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading group consolidation processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and preparing financial statements. Ideal applicants will have over 5 years of relevant experience, strong IFRS knowledge, and advanced analytical skills. This position offers significant strategic exposure and operational influence within the finance department.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-articles experience in a group finance or financial management role.
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS and group reporting.
• Proven experience preparing financial statements in line with South African regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead group consolidation, reporting, and financial planning processes.
• Review monthly management results and provide insights.
• Ensure application of IFRS and regulatory compliance across the group.

Skills

High-level analytical ability

Strong commercial acumen

Attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills

Results-focused mindset

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))

Tools

Advanced MS Office skills

Financial systems capability

Job description

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.