Senior IFRS & Financial Reporting Lead

JVR Software; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 675,000 - 825,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance in Kwazulu-Natal is seeking a senior financial reporting professional to own the close and reporting cycle, oversee statutory and group consolidated financial statements, and drive IFRS compliance across the finance function.

The ideal candidate is a CA(SA) or fully qualified CIMA with post-articles experience, strong leadership and governance skills, and proven ability to lead a finance team in a JSE-listed or regulated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) qualification or equivalent fully qualified CIMA
• Completed articles within an audit environment, preferably with a Big Four firm
• 2 years’ post-articles experience in financial reporting, group consolidation or financial management
• JSE-listed or regulated manufacturing environment experience advantageous
• Strong technical IFRS knowledge and financial statement preparation experience
• Proven experience with statutory reporting and group consolidations
• Strong understanding of Companies Act requirements and financial governance
• Previous team leadership and stakeholder management experience
• Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, interim and annual financial reporting, including statutory financial statements and group consolidations
• Oversee divisional financial close processes, management accounts and board reporting packs
• Provide technical IFRS guidance, including research, accounting papers and implementation of reporting standards
• Drive financial governance, Companies Act compliance, internal controls and audit processes
• Lead, mentor and develop the financial reporting team while driving continuous improvement across reporting systems and processes

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

IFRS knowledge

Financial reporting

Education

CA(SA) or CIMA qualification

Articles completed (Big Four)

Job description

Network Finance in Kwazulu-Natal is seeking a senior financial reporting professional to own the close and reporting cycle, oversee statutory and group consolidated financial statements, and drive IFRS compliance across the finance function.

The ideal candidate is a CA(SA) or fully qualified CIMA with post-articles experience, strong leadership and governance skills, and proven ability to lead a finance team in a JSE-listed or regulated manufacturing environment.