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.