Jobs in Cape Town, Großbritannien

A dynamic fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and Liquor distribution business operating across Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, and Eswatini is looking for a highly capable Group Finance Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environments and is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Payroll Management
• Oversee and ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for all BLNE countries.
• Ensure full statutory compliance with each country’s labour and tax laws.
• Administration of provident / pension funds.
• Group Compliance & Statutory Reporting
• Act as primary liaison with Revenue Authorities and Banks across the BLNE region.
• Ensure full compliance with local regulations and Group policies.
• Maintain statutory registers, company records, and secretarial documentation.
• Financial Accounting and GL Reconciliations
• Ensure accurate and timely General Ledger reconciliations across entities.
• Prepared to be hands on with the reconciliation of all accounts.
• Maintain integrity of financial records and internal controls.
• Consolidation & Reporting
• Perform monthly group consolidation using the CA&S Group reporting platform.
• Prepare and submit management reports and variance analysis on a timely basis.
• Preparation of Budget templates and consolidation of feedback.
• Audit & Compliance
• Coordinate interim and year-end external audits for all BLNE entities.
• Address audit queries and ensure timely closure of findings.
• Technical Accounting & IFRS
• Perform complex IFRS calculations and journal entries, including IFRS 16 lease accounting.
• Keep up to date with changing IFRS standards and CA&S Group accounting policies.
• Coordinate risk assessments and ensure adequate risk mitigation strategies are in place.
• ESG Reporting
• Coordinate and submit Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) data and reports to Group.
• Support internal initiatives to improve ESG performance across the business.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• CA(SA), ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum 5–7 years of post-articles experience in a group finance role, preferably in FMCG or Liquor distribution.
• Proven experience with group consolidations, IFRS compliance, and audit coordination.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and tax legislation across BLNE countries.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Hands-on, can-do attitude – willing to get into the detail and work without a large support team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across different jurisdictions.
• Proficient in Excel and financial systems; experience with consolidation / reporting platforms advantageous.