Group Reporting Accountant

Unifi Africa; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Unifi Africa in Stellenbosch is seeking a CA(SA) with 2–5 years post-articles experience to join the FP&A and Group Reporting function. You will own group reporting, IFRS matters, and support country finance teams across Africa to ensure timely, accurate financial statements.

The role involves working with NetSuite, coordinating year-end audits, improving controls, and driving automation to scale reporting as the business grows. Travel to Africa teams is expected a couple times a year.

Qualifications

• Registered with SAICA as a CA(SA).
• 2–5 years post-articles experience.
• Hands-on group reporting and consolidation in a multi-entity, multi-currency business.
• Solid IFRS knowledge and the ability to defend positions with auditors.

Responsibilities

• Group reporting: review monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated accounts.
• IFRS valuations: perform group valuations, impairments and the loan book.
• Year-end audit: coordinate with auditors to close on time.
• NetSuite: administer finance systems and integrations.
• Controls & processes: design practical controls for accurate close.
• Budgeting & forecasting: support group FP&A with variance analysis.
• Country teams: train and standardize processes.

Skills

CA(SA)

Group reporting

IFRS knowledge

NetSuite administration

Auditor liaison

Education

SAICA-registered CA(SA)

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle ERP

Job description

Boldly different. Fiercely human. Proudly African.

Unifi is redefining credit across Africa with simple, fast personal loans. We have a strong conviction in Africa, its opportunities and its people. Our products help clients unlock their potential and achieve more. As one of Africa's fastest growing lenders, we combine a client-first mindset with innovative technology and data analytics to make life easy for our clients.

Why this role matters

You make sure Unifi’s group numbers are right and our reporting keeps getting better as we grow. You’ll work closely with finance teams across Africa, getting into the details, questioning how we do things and helping solve problems.You’ll make our reporting, systems and controls simpler, more consistent and more automated, so Finance can scale with Unifi.

What you will own

• Group reporting: Review monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated accounts and financial statements, working with country finance teams to keep reporting accurate, consistent and on time.


• Technical accounting & valuations: Work through complex IFRS matters, recommend practical accounting solutions and perform quarterly group valuations, including investments, impairments and the loan book.


• Year-end audit: Work with external auditors and country finance teams to resolve queries, keep the audit moving and get everything signed off on time.


• Finance systems & NetSuite: Own NetSuite administration and finance integrations, improving systems to make financial reporting and day-to-day work easier.


• Finance processes & controls: Design and improve practical controls, processes and tools that help country teams close accurately and on time, without unnecessary admin.


• Planning & group projects: Support Group FP&A with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, while helping move group reporting projects forward.


• Supporting country finance teams: Share knowledge and provide practical training to help country teams use finance systems, apply accounting standards and follow processes consistently.

What you will bring

• Registered with SAICA as a CA(SA).


• At least 2 - 5 years’ post-articles experience.


• Hands-on group reporting and consolidation in a multi-entity, multi-currency business.


• Solid IFRS knowledge, and the confidence to defend your position with auditors and senior finance leaders.


• The ability to see what’s happening in the business and how it shows up in the numbers.


• Some experience with NetSuite, Oracle or a similar ERP, especially administration or integrations is advantageous.


• Willing and able to travel to one of our teams in Africa at least twice in a year.

How you show up

• We challenge because we care. You ask hard questions, push back when the numbers don’t look right and speak up early when things drift off track.


• Do the small things right. You check the details, apply professional standards and follow through until the numbers are right.


• Keep It Simple. You turn complex accounting into clear, practical answers that country teams can understand and use.


• Win Together. You share what you know openly, work well across countries and ways of working, and learn from the people around you.