Financial Accountant: Reporting & Compliance

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU014903/Camy

Date posted:

Friday, October 17, 2025

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Turn Data into Direction!

Some accountants just report. Others tell the story behind the numbers. This role is for the latter - a technical expert who can shape the financial narrative, connect the dots, and ensure every number stands up to scrutiny.

If you get a thrill from producing clean, compliant, consolidated statements and your superpower is transforming complexity into clarity, read on...

POSITION INFO:
Our client operates across multiple African markets, driving growth through precision, integrity, and insight. The finance function is a true strategic partner - modern, data-savvy, and central to decision-making.

As the Finance Accountant (Reporting & Compliance), you’ll be at the centre of it all, preparing financial statements, supporting audits, tightening controls, and elevating reporting standards across the group. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and have direct visibility across multiple jurisdictions.

This isn’t just about compliance - it’s about crafting credibility.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare monthly trial balances and management reports for multiple entities.
Lead the preparation of Annual Financial Statements (AFS) including consolidation and audit support.
Conduct financial and variance analysis, adding depth to management insights.
Manage bonding and guarantees across the group.
Ensure VAT accuracy, compliance, and timely submissions.
Review balance sheet reconciliations and catch issues before they become problems.
Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and align with operational teams.
Approve critical finance documents from credit applications to payment releases.
Support the setup of new entities, systems, controls and policy alignment.
Mentor junior team members and drive continuous improvement in reporting quality.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Qualification: CA(SA) essential.
Experience: 5+ years in financial reporting or technical accounting.
Leadership: Post-articles or supervisory experience preferred.
Technical: Advanced Excel; ERP/BuildSmart advantageous.
Exposure: Multi-entity or cross-border experience across Africa a plus.
Soft Skills: Sharp communicator, meticulous organiser, calm under deadline pressure.
Language: Portuguese beneficial but not essential

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Financial Manager
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Financial Director
Group Accountant
Financial Accountant
Management Accountant
Cost Accountant
Financial Controller

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Camryn Basson
Specialist Recruitment Consultant

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