Senior Accountant

Marva Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services organization in South Africa is seeking a Senior Group Accountant to lead accounting and reporting functions. This role involves overseeing group accounting operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing insights for strategic decisions. The ideal candidate has a professional accounting qualification and at least 5 years of experience in group accounting, financial governance, and advanced Excel skills. Competitive salary and career growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in group accounting, consolidation, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience in financial governance and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all group accounting operations across multiple entities.
• Lead the consolidation and preparation of financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CPA)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Senior Group Accountant

About Marva Group

Marva Group is a dynamic and growing organization with diverse business operations. We are committed to excellence, strong governance, and sustainable financial growth. To support our continued success, we are seeking an experienced Senior Group Accountant to lead group accounting and reporting functions across the business.

Role Overview

The Senior Group Accountant will be responsible for overseeing all group accounting activities, ensuring financial governance, and delivering accurate and timely consolidated group reporting. This role requires strong technical expertise, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to provide insights that support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all group accounting operations across multiple entities.
• Lead the consolidation and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain robust financial governance and internal controls.
• Provide detailed variance analysis, forecasts, and commentary to senior management.
• Collaborate with auditors, tax advisors, and other external stakeholders.
• Manage group cash flow reporting and intercompany reconciliations.
• Drive improvements in financial reporting processes through automation and advanced Excel modeling.
• Support strategic initiatives and provide financial insights for business planning.
• Mentor and guide junior accountants within the group.

Requirements

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CPA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in group accounting, consolidation, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and regulatory compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, macros, financial modeling, data analysis).
• Proven experience in financial governance and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.
• Experience in ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) is an advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a growing and diverse group company.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive work culture.