Specialist Accountant: Group Financial Reporting

Salix Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a leading financial services group, seeks a Specialist Accountant: Group Financial Reporting. You will drive monthly management reporting for Group EXCO, and coordinate annual and interim financial reporting while providing IFRS technical support across the Group.

Key tasks include assisting with Group and subsidiary financial statements, trial balance controls, and IFRS 17 implementation. SAICA articles completed, CA(SA) designation, and 2–4 years' experience are required.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) with SAICA Articles completed.
• 2–4 years' experience in accounting/financial environment.
• Strong IFRS technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience in statutory and group financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reporting for Group EXCO.
• Coordinate interim and annual financial reporting.
• Support IFRS 17 implementation and related disclosures.
• Assist with group and subsidiary financial statements.
• Provide IFRS guidance across the Group and training where required.
• Participate in system testing and ad hoc reporting projects.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Financial Analysis

IFRS

Management Reporting

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

BCom Honours in Accounting / CTA

CA(SA)

Tools

SAP

Hyperion Financial Management

Job description

Are you a CA(SA) with strong financial reporting experience and a passion for IFRS, technical accounting and complex group reporting?

Our client is looking for a Specialist Accountant: Group Financial Reporting to join a leading and diversified financial services group. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accounting professional to play a key role in monthly management reporting, statutory reporting, IFRS technical support and group-wide reporting initiatives.

This role offers the opportunity to join a large, established financial services group with exposure across multiple business areas and a strong focus on professional development. You'll gain valuable exposure to Group reporting, IFRS, statutory reporting, technical accounting, financial systems and strategic reporting initiatives, making this a strong next step for a CA(SA) looking to deepen their technical and commercial expertise.

If you're a technically strong CA(SA) ready to take your Group Financial Reporting career to the next level, we'd love to hear from you.

Duties:

• Prepare monthly management reporting for Group EXCO.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual Group budget.
• Prepare and coordinate interim and annual financial reporting.
• Support the preparation of Group and subsidiary financial statements.
• Perform trial balance controls and account reconciliations.
• Provide technical accounting support on IFRS matters.
• Support IFRS 17 implementation, including system specifications, testing and transition disclosures.
• Assist with technical accounting projects and reporting initiatives.
• Provide IFRS guidance and support across the wider Group, including training where required.
• Review and evaluate unlisted investments for submission to relevant committees and the Board.
• Maintain reporting timetables, checklists and reporting processes.
• Support audit processes and respond to technical accounting requirements.
• Participate in system testing, including functional and user acceptance testing.
• Assist with JSE-related reporting requirements and other ad hoc financial reporting projects.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• BCom Honours in Accounting / CTA
• CA(SA) qualification

Experience:

• Completed SAICA Articles
• 2–4 years' experience in an accounting/financial environment.
• Relevant experience within the insurance or financial services industry would be advantageous.
• Experience using financial reporting systems such as SAP or Hyperion Financial Management will be beneficial.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and technical accounting principles.
• Comfortable working with modern technology and digital financial solutions..

Skills & Competencies:

• Financial Reporting
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Information Review
• Technical Accounting / IFRS
• Financial Controls
• Financial Queries & Recommendations
• Management Reporting
• Strong attention to detail
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work across complex reporting requirements
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills