Financial Reporting Manager

SUMMARY:
In search of a Financial Reporting Manager in JHB!

POSITION INFO:
High-performing finance teams are built on accurate reporting, strong governance, and disciplined financial control. This role sits at the centre of a complex, multi-entity environment where financial information drives strategic decision-making and stakeholder confidence. The Financial Reporting Manager is responsible for ensuring reporting integrity while continuously improving systems, processes, and controls across the Group.

This position suits a technically strong finance professional who thrives in structured reporting environments and enjoys balancing technical accounting with operational improvement. The role requires ownership, commercial awareness, and the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions while maintaining high standards of compliance and governance.

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Duties:

Financial Reporting & Close:

• Deliver accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Prepare consolidated reporting packs, management reports, and analytical commentary.
• Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and IFRS standards.
• Prepare technical accounting papers and review non-routine transactions.
• Review and approve journal entries and financial postings.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and lead balance sheet review meetings.
• Manage intercompany accounting processes and ensure alignment across entities.
• Support statutory reporting, year-end processes, and external audit requirements.
• Project manage interim and year-end reporting cycles.

• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Collaborate with Finance Managers on financial planning activities.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within record-to-report processes.
• Enhance reporting efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce operational costs.
• Support optimisation and effective use of financial systems and reporting tools.
• Promote standardisation and adoption of Group reporting processes.

• Review and strengthen financial controls to mitigate risk and safeguard assets.
• Maintain documentation aligned with UK Corporate Governance requirements.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Implement and monitor corrective actions arising from audit findings.
• Ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations.
• Support bond, listing, and corporate governance compliance requirements.
• Prepare King V and UK Corporate Governance gap analyses and reporting.
• Benchmark and review policies and audit committee charters.
• Maintain and update the Group risk register.

• Build collaborative relationships across finance teams, operational leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Support cross-functional alignment across multiple regions and business units.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Professional accounting qualification (CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Strong academic foundation in Accounting or Finance.

• 5–10 years’ post-qualification experience in financial reporting or a similar role.
• Proven experience in IFRS reporting environments.
• Exposure to mining or natural resources industry advantageous.
• Experience working with ERP and financial consolidation systems.
• Experience supporting audits and complex reporting cycles in multi-entity structures.

• Strong technical accounting and IFRS expertise.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Process improvement and systems optimisation mindset.
• Strong communication skills across global and multicultural teams.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and proactive working style.
• Ability to manage deadlines within complex reporting timelines.