Group Financial Manager

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

Job summary

A multi-entity group based in Gauteng is hiring a Group Financial Manager to enhance financial governance and reporting. This senior role offers an opportunity to oversee vital financial processes like management reporting and compliance while collaborating with CFOs and Finance Heads. The ideal candidate is a CA(SA) with over 5 years of relevant experience, adept in IFRS and group reporting, with exceptional analytical skills. This position promises strategic exposure and operational influence in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate group consolidation and reporting processes.
• Review and analyze monthly management results.
• Compile management packs and year-end reporting.

Skills

Financial consolidation

IFRS expertise

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Strategic financial oversight

Analytical ability

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))

Tools

MS Office

Financial systems

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.