Description:
Role Overview
The Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) – Group Financial Reporting is responsible for the consolidation and preparation of group-level financial results and statutory financial statements. The role supports the Group Financial Director in ensuring compliance with IFRS, managing complex group structures, and coordinating the external audit process. A critical focus of the position is producing accurate, timely, and reliable consolidated reporting across multiple legal entities, while leveraging advanced systems and automation tools to enhance efficiency.
This is a high-accountability role best suited for a technically strong CA(SA) with experience in group reporting, financial compliance, and systems like Caseware and Power BI.
Key Responsibilities
Monthly Consolidated Reporting
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Prepare and review monthly consolidated management accounts for the group.
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Perform intercompany eliminations and ensure accurate group-level reporting.
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Liaise with finance teams across subsidiaries to ensure timely, accurate submissions.
Statutory Reporting & Compliance
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Compile IFRS-compliant annual financial statements using Caseware or similar tools.
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Manage the full year-end audit process, including audit file preparation and communication with external auditors.
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Ensure alignment with IFRS and JSE listing requirements.
Technical Accounting & Disclosures
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Prepare Related Party Schedules in compliance with IAS 24.
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Perform Non-Controlling Interest (NCI) calculations and support related disclosures.
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Advise on the implementation and impact of new or revised IFRS standards.
Systems & Financial Data Management
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Operate financial consolidation tools such as Caseware and Finnivo.
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Build and optimise financial reporting frameworks and automation solutions.
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Utilise Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables, formulas) and Power BI for financial reporting and analytics.
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Work with large datasets and financial databases to support reporting accuracy and business insights.
Requirements:
Role Overview
The Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) – Group Financial Reporting is responsible for the consolidation and preparation of group-level financial results and statutory financial statements. The role supports the Group Financial Director in ensuring compliance with IFRS, managing complex group structures, and coordinating the external audit process. A critical focus of the position is producing accurate, timely, and reliable consolidated reporting across multiple legal entities, while leveraging advanced systems and automation tools to enhance efficiency.
This is a high-accountability role best suited for a technically strong CA(SA) with experience in group reporting, financial compliance, and systems like Caseware and Power BI.
Key Responsibilities
Monthly Consolidated Reporting
-
Prepare and review monthly consolidated management accounts for the group.
-
Perform intercompany eliminations and ensure accurate group-level reporting.
-
Liaise with finance teams across subsidiaries to ensure timely, accurate submissions.
Statutory Reporting & Compliance
-
Compile IFRS-compliant annual financial statements using Caseware or similar tools.
-
Manage the full year-end audit process, including audit file preparation and communication with external auditors.
-
Ensure alignment with IFRS and JSE listing requirements.
Technical Accounting & Disclosures
-
Prepare Related Party Schedules in compliance with IAS 24.
-
Perform Non-Controlling Interest (NCI) calculations and support related disclosures.
-
Advise on the implementation and impact of new or revised IFRS standards.
Systems & Financial Data Management
-
Operate financial consolidation tools such as Caseware and Finnivo.
-
Build and optimise financial reporting frameworks and automation solutions.
-
Utilise Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables, formulas) and Power BI for financial reporting and analytics.
-
Work with large datasets and financial databases to support reporting accuracy and business insights.
-
Prepare and review monthly consolidated management accounts for the group.
-
Perform intercompany eliminations and ensure accurate group-level reporting.
-
Liaise with finance teams across subsidiaries to ensure timely, accurate submissions.
-
Compile IFRS-compliant annual financial statements using Caseware or similar tools.
-
Manage the full year-end audit process, including audit file preparation and communication with external auditors.
-
Ensure alignment with IFRS and JSE listing requirements.
-
Prepare Related Party Schedules in compliance with IAS 24.
-
Perform Non-Controlling Interest (NCI) calculations and support related disclosures.
-
Advise on the implementation and impact of new or revised IFRS standards.
-
Operate financial consolidation tools such as Caseware and Finnivo.
-
Build and optimise financial reporting frameworks and automation solutions.
-
Utilise Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables, formulas) and Power BI for financial reporting and analytics.
-
Work with large datasets and financial databases to support reporting accuracy and business insights.
- Chartered Accountant: 5 to 6 years
Requirements
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Registered CA(SA) with current SAICA membership.
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Minimum 5 years of post-articles experience in group reporting, external audit, or within a listed environment.
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Strong experience in IFRS reporting, consolidations, and statutory financial statements.
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Proficient in Caseware (mandatory); Finnivo experience advantageous.
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Advanced Excel skills, including Power Query, Pivot Tables, and formulas.
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Experience with Power BI and/or working knowledge of SQL or financial databases.
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Familiarity with JSE listing requirements and audit management processes.
Key Attributes
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High level of technical and analytical competence.
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Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
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Collaborative communicator who works well across teams and departments.
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Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach.
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Resilient and capable of maintaining performance in high-pressure environments.
Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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Registered CA(SA) with current SAICA membership.
-
Minimum 5 years of post-articles experience in group reporting, external audit, or within a listed environment.
-
Strong experience in IFRS reporting, consolidations, and statutory financial statements.
-
Proficient in Caseware (mandatory); Finnivo experience advantageous.
-
Advanced Excel skills, including Power Query, Pivot Tables, and formulas.
-
Experience with Power BI and/or working knowledge of SQL or financial databases.
-
Familiarity with JSE listing requirements and audit management processes.
-
High level of technical and analytical competence.
-
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
-
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
-
Collaborative communicator who works well across teams and departments.
-
Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach.
-
Resilient and capable of maintaining performance in high-pressure environments.
Requirements
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Registered CA(SA) with current SAICA membership.
-
Minimum 5 years of post-articles experience in group reporting, external audit, or within a listed environment.
-
Strong experience in IFRS reporting, consolidations, and statutory financial statements.
-
Proficient in Caseware (mandatory); Finnivo experience advantageous.
-
Advanced Excel skills, including Power Query, Pivot Tables, and formulas.
-
Experience with Power BI and/or working knowledge of SQL or financial databases.
-
Familiarity with JSE listing requirements and audit management processes.
Key Attributes
-
High level of technical and analytical competence.
-
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
-
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
-
Collaborative communicator who works well across teams and departments.
-
Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach.
-
Resilient and capable of maintaining performance in high-pressure environments.
Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.