Group Management Accountant

CA Financial Appointments; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services institution in South Africa is seeking a Group Management Accountant for a 6-month contract. This role involves management reporting, financial analysis, and supporting key business decisions. Ideal for a hands-on accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys improving systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly accounting entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyse management reports.
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Ensure all control accounts, balance sheets, and income statements are reconciled monthly.
• Assist Regional Managers with financial information and reporting.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors.
• Resolve reconciling and long-outstanding balance sheet items.
• Drive process, systems, and internal control improvements.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support as needed.
• Assist with B-BBEE reporting and compliance.

Job description

An established financial services institution is seeking a Group Management Accountant to join their finance team on a 6-month contract. This role will be responsible for management reporting, financial analysis, and supporting key business decisions through accurate, timely insights. It’s a great opportunity for a hands-on accountant who can work independently, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys improving systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly accounting entries and reconciliations
• Prepare and analyse management reports
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Ensure all control accounts, balance sheets, and income statements are reconciled monthly
• Assist Regional Managers with financial information and reporting
• Liaise with internal and external auditors
• Resolve reconciling and long-outstanding balance sheet items
• Drive process, systems, and internal control improvements
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support as needed
• Assist with B-BBEE reporting and compliance