Systems Accountant Pretoria

Ability Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a highly skilled JSE Financial Reporting Executive to manage external reporting and technical accounting functions. The ideal candidate should have a CA(SA) qualification and extensive experience in JSE-listed environments, along with strong leadership skills and a passion for technical accounting. This role offers a competitive salary within the R600,000 - R1,200,000 range, located in Pretoria.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years' experience in a technical accounting role, especially in JSE reporting.
• Big Four audit experience is advantageous.
• Experience with IFRS 9 and complex financial instruments.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of annual and interim financial statements.
• Co-manage external audit processes and deliverables.
• Prepare technical IFRS position papers and interpret accounting standards.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Leadership capabilities

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Education

CA(SA) designation

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

IFRS compliance tools

Job description

Centurion, Gauteng R600,000 - R1,200,000

Job Description

RAINBOW is a proudly South African, JSE-listed company and a leading integrated poultry producer in Southern Africa. Operating across the full poultry value chain from breeding and feed production to farming, processing, and distribution. Rainbow is committed to excellence, innovation, and transformation. Our subsidiaries, Rainbow Farms and Rainbow Processing, support our extensive operations across South Africa and other African markets.

Role Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled and technically proficient JSE Financial Reporting Executive to lead our external reporting and technical accounting function. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant preparation of the Group's consolidated financial statements in line with IFRS, JSE Listings Requirements, and the Companies Act.

The ideal candidate is a qualified CA(SA) with deep expertise in JSE-listed environments, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for technical accounting.

Qualifications & Experience

• CA(SA) designation is essential.
• 5–10 years' experience in a technical accounting role, with expertise in JSE reporting.
• Big Four audit experience is advantageous.
• Expertise in IFRS, JSE reporting, and financial consolidation.
• Experience with IFRS 9 and complex financial instruments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with reporting systems is beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

External & Consolidated Reporting

• Lead preparation and review of annual and interim financial statements.
• Lead preparation and review of integrated annual report and interim reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with KING IV governance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, JSE Listings Requirements, and industry standards.
• Co-manage external audit processes and deliverables.
• Prepare technical IFRS position papers and interpret accounting standards.
• Review JSE circulars, SENS releases, and statutory filings (including iXBRL).

Technical Accounting & Advisory

• Provide technical accounting guidance across the Group.
• Maintain internal technical accounting manuals.
• Analyse and implement changes from new IFRS standards.
• Deliver training on technical accounting matters.
• Assist in mentoring a small team of technical CA(SA)s.
• Promote a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Ensure finance teams are updated on IFRS and JSE developments.

Strategic & Operational Support

• Support M&A activities, valuations, and strategic projects.
• Collaborate with senior finance executives on technical matters.
• Uphold financial governance and internal controls.
• Deep technical knowledge of IFRS, Companies Act, and JSE Listing Requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• High integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Published Date: 13 October 2025

Closing Date: 27 October 2025

Centurion, Gauteng R600,000 - R1,200,000

Job Description

Role Purpose

The Finance Manager: Financial reporting and Insights is responsible for managing the delivery of consolidated reporting, revenue and assets under management/administration analysis, and expense management functions within Momentum Investments. This role ensures accuracy and compliance of financial reporting, provides forward‑looking revenue and cost insights, and supports strategic decision‑making by the Head of Financial Reporting & Insights and other senior stakeholders.

The role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to manage teams and processes in a fast‑paced, complex financial services environment.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) or equivalent preferred.
• 6–8 years' progressive finance experience in financial services/investments, including at least 2–3 years in a supervisory/management role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, revenue models, and cost accounting practices.
• Experience with ERP systems (JDE/IDU), BI tools (Power BI/QlikView/Tableau), and advanced Excel would be advantageous.
• Listed company and IFRS 17 experience would be advantageous.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS, GAAP and Group policies.
• Support internal and external audit processes by preparing reconciliations, schedules and reports.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and contribute to implementing new standards where applicable.
• Oversee accurate preparation of management accounts, board reports and investor information.
• Develop and review robust internal financial controls framework and financial policies.
• Manage high‑risk and problematic financial issues and contribute to the development of financial control policy.
• Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.

Revenue Analysis & Forecasting

• Manage revenue reporting and forecasting processes across product lines and distribution channels.
• Support client Total Expense Ratio/Total Investment Cost processes and ensure accurate calculation and reporting of fee income.
• Deliver analysis of revenue drivers, variances and trends to highlight risks and opportunities.
• Prepare insights for pricing strategies, product changes, and distribution impacts.

Cost Accounting & Expense Management

• Lead the budgeting and expense forecasting process for business units.
• Monitor expenditure trends, headcount costs, and budget variances, providing commentary and recommendations.
• Maintain and improve cost allocation models (activity‑based costing).
• Ensure integrity of cost‑related accounts, including fixed assets and general ledger allocations.

Business Partnering & Insights

• Act as a finance partner to business and product teams, translating financial data into actionable insights.
• Support the Head of Financial Reporting & Insights with analysis and recommendations for strategic initiatives.
• Prepare presentations and reports for senior leadership, ensuring clarity and relevance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including senior management, finance, and investment teams.

Systems, Data & Process Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of data across reporting and analysis systems (JDE, IDU, ERP, BI tools).
• Contribute to automation and process improvement projects to enhance reporting efficiency.
• Collaborate with the business intelligence team to develop new financial dashboards and the MI finance data and systems team to drive automation of financial reporting.
• Develop dashboards and models in Power BI, QlikView or Excel to improve financial insights.
• Manage analysts and accountants across reporting, revenue, and cost functions.
• Oversee workload allocation, quality review and on‑time delivery of outputs.
• Coach, mentor and develop junior team members.
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement.

Published Date: 13 October 2025

Closing Date: 27 October 2025