Senior Financial Manager (Group Reporting)

Flash Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Fintech company is seeking a Senior Financial Manager to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting and IFRS compliance across the group. You will manage statutory obligations, lead the audit process, and support executive reporting. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and excel in a dynamic environment, contributing to team leadership and performance management.

Qualifications

• 8+ years post-articles experience in financial reporting, at least 3 years at a senior level.
• Strong background in group consolidations and statutory reporting.
• Big 4 audit background or regulatory reporting experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting, compliance, and month-end close processes.
• Oversee statutory accounts and prepare scoped IFRS reports.
• Support internal teams with technical accounting guidance.

Skills

Financial Reporting

IFRS Compliance

Consolidations

Budgeting

Leadership

Education

CA(SA) or equivalent Chartered Accountant qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Flash

2025/06/10 Western Cape

Job Reference Number: FH-610

Department: Finance

Business Unit:

Industry: Fintech

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

We are looking for a Senior Financial Manager who is responsible for the delivery of accurate, timely, and IFRS-compliant financial reporting across the group. This role ensures compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations and manages the group’s audit, consolidation, and external financial communication processes.

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Financial Reporting & Compliance
• Ownership of month-end close & consolidations
• Statutory accounts, IFRS & regulatory reporting (including all SARS related items)
• Maintenance of financial controls & policies
• Budgeting & forecasting process
• Quarter end, Budget, 3YR plan
• Board & Executive Reporting
• Serve as the key liaison with auditors, regulators, and company secretaries
• Support internal teams with technical accounting guidance and IFRS updates
  
  

We are looking for leaders who provide ongoing coaching and feedback, proactively manage team performance, and support employee career development. Ideal candidates will excel in hiring and retaining high performers, actively managing change, and role modelling behaviours that align with our culture and values.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• CA(SA) or equivalent Chartered Accountant qualification (essential)
• 8+ years post-articles experience in financial reporting, with at least 3 years at a senior level
• Strong background in group consolidations, statutory reporting, and IFRS compliance
• Experience working with or within a listed company environment
• Big 4 audit background or regulatory reporting experience is highly advantageous
• Exposure to FinTech, Financial Services, or high-growth digital businesses is preferred
  
  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Expert knowledge of IFRS and group consolidation principles
• Understanding of listing requirements
• Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency environments
• Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills
• Familiarity with internal control frameworks
  
  

COMPETENCIES / ATTRIBUTES:

• High attention to detail and technical accuracy.
• Strong project management and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to changing regulatory and business environments.