Group Financial Reporting Manager (CA(SA) | Manufacturing & Operations

Network Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is recruiting a highly skilled CA(SA) to join a growing manufacturing group as Group Financial Reporting Manager. The role focuses on group reporting, consolidations across entities, IFRS compliance, and strategic financial insights for senior leadership.

The successful candidate will lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports, coordinate external audits, and support budgeting and forecasting while strengthening internal controls and reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA).
• 3 to 7 years post-articles experience.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
• Proven experience with group consolidations.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and corporate reporting standards.
• Experience within a multi-entity or group environment advantageous.
• Advanced Excel capabilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Manage group consolidations across multiple entities.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, statutory regulations, and corporate governance requirements.
• Prepare and review annual financial statements.
• Drive reporting accuracy and ensure timely submission of financial information.
• Coordinate and manage the external audit process.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support across the group.
• Evaluate and strengthen internal controls and reporting processes.
• Partner with executive management by delivering insightful financial analysis and recommendations.

Skills

Financial reporting

IFRS knowledge

Group consolidations

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

About the Company

An established and fast-growing manufacturing group is seeking a highly skilled CA(SA) to join their finance function as a Group Financial Reporting Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically astute finance professional who thrives in a complex group environment and enjoys driving financial reporting excellence, compliance, and strategic decision-making.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing group reporting processes, overseeing consolidations across multiple entities, and providing valuable financial insights to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Manage group consolidations across multiple business entities.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, statutory regulations, and corporate governance requirements.
• Prepare and review annual financial statements.
• Drive reporting accuracy and ensure timely submission of financial information.
• Coordinate and manage the external audit process.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support across the group.
• Evaluate and strengthen internal controls and reporting processes.
• Partner with executive management by delivering insightful financial analysis and recommendations.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified CA(SA).
• 3 to 7 years of post-articles experience.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
• Proven experience with group consolidations.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and corporate reporting standards.
• Experience within a multi-entity or group environment will be advantageous.
• Advanced Excel capabilities.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to listed entities or large group structures.
• Experience managing complex reporting and consolidation processes.
• Proficiency working with ERP systems.

What's in it for You?

• Competitive package of R1.1 million to R1.2 million per annum.
• Join a reputable and expanding manufacturing group.
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic projects.
• Diverse career growth opportunities within a dynamic business environment.
• Opportunity to influence financial reporting standards and best practices across the group.