Senior Group Accountant

The Recruitment People; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment People in Gauteng seeks a seasoned finance leader to drive group financial reporting, consolidations, and statutory reporting. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, close processes and ensure IFRS compliance while building strong controls.

Lead treasury, taxation, payroll, and shared services, guide a high-performing finance team, and spearhead audit interactions and process improvements. A senior, strategic finance role with impact.

Qualifications

• CA(SA)/ CGMA (CIMA) required.
• 8 years' relevant finance experience, with at least 4-5 years in a management role.
• Strong experience in group consolidations.

Responsibilities

• Lead group financial reporting, consolidations, and statutory reporting.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Ensure IFRS compliance and maintain strong financial controls.
• Manage treasury, taxation, payroll, and shared services.
• Lead the annual audit process and liaise with external stakeholders.
• Drive financial process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Excel

Group consolidations

IFRS compliance

Financial reporting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead group financial reporting, consolidations, and statutory reporting.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Ensure IFRS compliance and maintain strong financial controls.
• Manage treasury, taxation, payroll, and shared services.
• Lead the annual audit process and liaise with external stakeholders.
• Drive financial process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.

Minimum Requirements:

• CA(SA)/ CGMA (CIMA)
• 8 years' relevant finance experience, with at least 4-5 years in a management role.
• Strong experience in group consolidations.
• Advanced ERP systems and Excel skills.