Group Finance Accountant

Our client, a leading listed organisation within the fintech and financial services industry, is seeking a highly motivated Group Financial Accountant to join their Group Finance team based in Johannesburg. This is an exceptional opportunity for a newly qualified CA(SA) who is looking to gain exposure to a complex multi-entity environment with involvement in IFRS reporting, financial controls, audit processes, tax support, and finance transformation initiatives.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting monthly reporting cycles, financial statement preparation, balance sheet control, audit readiness, and regulatory reporting while contributing to ongoing process improvement projects across the finance function. This role is ideal for an individual who enjoys technical accounting, financial analysis, operational finance, and working within a high-performance corporate environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with monthly financial close processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, intercompany transactions, and reconciliations.
• Prepare management reporting schedules and variance analysis for senior finance leadership.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial information.
• Support the preparation of annual financial statements and financial reporting deliverables.
• Assist with regulatory reporting and tax compliance work streams.
• Prepare supporting schedules, working papers, and disclosure information.
• Coordinate audit requests and assist with external audit deliverables.
• Support internal controls and governance processes.
• Participate in finance process improvement and transformation projects.
• Assist with systems implementations, user acceptance testing, and reporting enhancements.
• Perform financial analysis and support ad hoc finance projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across finance and shared service functions.

Job Experience and

Skills Required:

• Qualified CA(SA).
• Up to 2 years post-articles or post-qualification experience.
• Strong academic background.
• Exposure to listed entities, financial services, fintech, technology, payments, or multi-entity environments will be advantageous.
• Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, journals, and working papers.
• Working knowledge of IFRS.
• Exposure to US GAAP, SEC reporting, or SOX environments
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, reconciliation preparation, and financial analysis.
• Strong financial reporting and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and control-focused mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple deliverables.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Strong learning agility and willingness to develop within a group finance environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with an interest in automation and process optimisation