Senior Group Financial Accountant CA (SA)

Abantu Staffing Solutions; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an experienced financial professional to lead due diligence in M&A processes, manage both internal and external audits, and provide detailed financial analysis. Candidates must have over 5 years of experience and hold a CA (SA) or equivalent qualification. High proficiency in financial modeling and a deep understanding of IFRS are essential. This role offers a hands-on approach to financial governance and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-article experience in a similar role.
• High proficiency in financial modeling and valuations.
• Deep understanding of accounting standards (IFRS).

Responsibilities

• Lead the internal audit function and manage the process.
• Oversee external auditors and ensure accurate submissions.
• Conduct high-level reviews of financial reports.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuations

Accounting standards (IFRS)

Audit management

Education

CA (SA) or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Due Diligence: Actively lead the financial due diligence process for M&A, meticulously examining financial records and data rooms to identify potential risks and opportunities.

This role is designed to be highly hands-on, ensuring administrative and financial details are managed effectively.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years post-article experience in a similar hands-on role within an investment holding or multi-entity company. A background where they were directly responsible for detailed financial processes is crucial
• Must possess a CA (SA) or equivalent qualification. The candidate needs to be highly proficient in financial modeling and valuations. They must have a deep understanding of accounting standards (IFRS) and a proven ability to manage complex administrative and audit processes
• Knowledge of group consolidation in accordance with IFRS (Highly Advantageous)

Main Responsibilities

• Oversight & Governance (Internal & External):
  • Internal Audit: Lead the internal audit function directly. This means not just approving the audit plan, but actively managing the process, reviewing findings in detail, and ensuring control weaknesses are rectified
  • External Audit: Oversight for external auditors. This includes detailed review and ownership of the audit files, managing queries, and ensuring all required information is accurate and promptly submitted
  • Administration: Oversee and be involved in the detailed administration of corporate governance, including ensuring all statutory filings are accurate and submitted on times
• Support Financial Reporting:
  • Detailed Review:
    • high-level review of financial reports
    • This person will perform a detailed, line-by-line analysis of all management accounts and board packs to ensure complete accuracy. They will work directly with the Group FM to resolve any discrepancies
  • Analysis: Provide in-depth financial analysis on the reports, digging into variances and trends to offer detailed insights to the CFO
• Support M&A (Valuations):
  • Hands-on Valuations: Be directly responsible for building and refining detailed business valuation models. This is not outsourced; it is a core, hands-on task
  • Due Diligence: Actively lead the financial due diligence process for M&A, meticulously examining financial records and data rooms to identify potential risks and opportunities.