Reporting and Regulatory Accountant

Humankind Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance consultancy in Johannesburg seeks a qualified Chartered Accountant. The successful candidate will manage financial reporting, statutory compliance, and ensure effective audit liaison. Ideal for proactive finance professionals with a strong background in IFRS and who excel under pressure. Offers opportunities for professional development and mentorship.

Benefits

Professional development

Mentorship opportunities

Dynamic finance environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in financial reporting and compliance.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and Companies Act.
• Proficiency in accounting and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements per IFRS.
• Manage statutory and regulatory reporting.
• Liaise with auditors and prepare necessary documentation.
• Lead process improvements for reporting accuracy.
• Coach junior finance staff and ensure quality output.

Skills

Financial reporting

Statutory compliance

Regulatory reporting

Audit liaison

Stakeholder management

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) or equivalent

Tools

SAP

CaseWare

Oracle

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a qualified CA(SA) or equivalent finance professional with strong experience in financial reporting, statutory compliance, and regulatory reporting. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial statements, statutory submissions, and supporting management with insights for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and other relevant frameworks.
• Management of statutory and regulatory reporting, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation.
• Preparation of budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis for management reporting.
• Liaising with auditors and providing supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Leading process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Managing and coaching junior finance staff, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to internal controls.

Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (SA) qualification or equivalent professional accreditation.
• 5+ years experience in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and statutory submissions.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, Companies Act, and other relevant legislation.
• Proven experience in audit liaison, financial analysis, and management reporting.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in accounting and reporting systems such as SAP, CaseWare, Oracle, or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and structured finance environment.
• Exposure to complex financial reporting and regulatory processes.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

If you are a detail-oriented, proactive finance professional looking to take your financial reporting and regulatory compliance expertise to the next level, we want to hear from you.