Group Accountant

SUMMARY:
Move beyond core accounting in a high-visibility group finance seat, driving multi-entity reporting, board-level slide decks, cash flow models, and strategic forecasting for a dynamic head-office team.

POSITION INFO:
A fast-paced, multi-entity head-office group is seeking a commercially sharp, technically elite Chartered Accountant CA(SA) with approximately 2 years of post-articles experience to step into the role of Group Accountant. This position is custom-built for an ambitious corporate finance professional who excels at turning complex financial data into concise, strategic narrative packs for executive leadership and board decision-making. Operating at the strategic core of central finance, you will hold direct accountability for group management reporting, multi-entity consolidations, cash flow visibility, and rolling forecast models. The corporate work environment is dynamic, high-governance, and deadline-driven, offering direct engagement with senior executives and broad exposure across commercial operations. If you are a resilient, hands-on CA(SA) looking to transition from traditional accounting into executive decision support, this head-office group provides an exceptional growth platform. Key Responsibilities: Group Reporting & Consolidations: Compile, analyze, and review monthly management account packs, assisting with group multi-entity consolidations, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis. Executive & Board Presentation Packs: Design and construct polished executive reporting decks, financial slide presentations, and commercial commentary for senior management and board meetings. Treasury & Cash Flow Management: Oversee payment approvals, monitor working capital drivers, manage treasury visibility, and build cash flow forecasts to mitigate liquidity risks. FP&A, Budgeting & Scenario Modeling: Support multi-entity budgeting frameworks, rolling forecasts, and scenario modeling to drive commercial strategy and operational clarity. Cross-Functional Stakeholder Engagement: Partner closely with divisional heads and finance teams to analyze key operational movements, evaluate business drivers, and deliver ad hoc analytical insights. Job Experience and Skills Required: Professional Qualification (Non-Negotiable): Active professional designation as a Chartered Accountant CA(SA) is an absolute prerequisite. Post-Articles Track Record: Approximately 2 years of reference-backed post-articles commercial finance experience (or strong post-articles group accounting exposure). Technical & Commercial Capabilities: Demonstrated exposure to multi-entity group finance, statutory reporting, audit, or multi-branch commercial environments. Proven capability in designing board-level slide decks, financial reporting packs, and executive commentaries. Systems & Digital Mastery: Advanced operational command of Microsoft Excel and financial modeling tools. Non-negotiables: Elite analytical capabilities, exceptional numerical precision, high resilience, and the polished communication confidence required to interface directly with senior executives. What is on offer (Why Apply): Secure a high-visibility head-office seat working directly alongside senior finance leadership. Broad operational exposure spanning multi-entity group consolidations, treasury oversight, and executive board-level reporting. A fast-paced, commercial environment that actively accelerates career growth for ambitious CA(SA) professionals. Apply now! For more exciting vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting in the following: CA(SA) General Finance 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: Mikayla Taylor Connect with me on LinkedIn!