Manager: Group Reporting and Finance

Quest; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cape Town seeks a qualified Group Accountant to manage and maintain financial records across group entities. The role involves consolidating financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing training on IFRS. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, advanced knowledge of IFRS, and a proven track record in managing group consolidation. This position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic environment while contributing significantly to financial reporting and strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent required.
• 5-8 years experience in accounting, reporting, or consolidation role.
• Experience with consolidation accounting across multiple entities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee Group's financial records and general ledger.
• Consolidate financial statements and coordinate audits.
• Provide financial accounting support and training to subsidiary teams.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Management Accounting

IFRS

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

CA or equivalent

BCom Accounting with SAICA articles

Tools

ERP systems

Financial Consolidation Systems

Microsoft Excel (advanced level)

Job description

Key Responsibilities



1. Group Accounting and Financial Records

• Maintain and take ownership of the books and records for Group holding companies.
  
  
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of general ledger data and reporting through the appropriate finance and consolidation systems.
  
  
• Liaise with overseas agents to:
  
  
  • Maintain complete accounting records.
    
    
  • File local tax returns.
    
    
  • Provide board-level management information.
    
    
  • Maintain delegations of authority and internal controls.
    
    
  • Prepare accurate cashflow forecasts.
    
    

2. Group Financial Reporting

• Consolidate financial statements across the Group and its subsidiaries.
  
  
• Coordinate the audit of the Group's consolidated financial results.
  
  
• Ensure that distributions from subsidiaries are recorded accurately and in line with relevant local laws and regulations.
  
  
• Prepare technical accounting position papers for transactions such as acquisitions, disposals, and fair value analysis.
  
  
• Report on hedge or swap accounting as applicable.
  
  
• Prepare audited statutory accounts for intermediate holding companies.
  
  
• Deliver additional Group-level reporting as required.
  
  

3. Monthly Financial Controls and Procedures

• Review and critically assess monthly trial balances across the Group.
  
  
• Oversee the conversion of OHADA-based reporting entities into IFRS.
  
  
• Prepare consolidated balance sheets and resolve intercompany or consolidation variances.
  
  
• Prepare Group-level tax calculations and adjustments.
  
  
• Compile statements of changes in equity and group-wide cashflow reports.
  
  

4. Systems and Configuration

• Provide subject matter expertise on the financial systems used for consolidation and reporting across the Group.
  
  
• Support the maintenance and optimization of system configurations for financial reporting.
  
  

5. Subsidiary Support and Capacity Building

• Deliver financial accounting support to subsidiary teams.
  
  
• Provide training and guidance on IFRS application and management reporting standards.
  
  

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced technical knowledge of IFRS and management accounting
  
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
  
  
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and time management
  
  
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
  
  
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset
  
  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  
  
• High integrity and professional ethics; role models organizational values
  
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level)
  
  
• Experience with ERP and financial consolidation systems
  
  

Experience, Knowledge, and Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent (e.g. BCom Accounting with SAICA articles)
  
  
• Minimum of 5-8 years' experience in an accounting, reporting, or group consolidation role
  
  
• Strong understanding of financial and management accounting principles
  
  
• Demonstrated experience in consolidation accounting, ideally across multiple entities or jurisdictions
  
  
• Prior exposure to working in a global or multinational organization is advantageous
  
  
• Hands-on experience with financial reporting systems and consolidation platforms
  
  

Desired Skills:

• Financial Reporting
• Group Statements
• Consolations
• IFRS
• consolidate