Group Accountant (CH1154)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client, a fast-growing SaaS (Software as a Service) company with a global footprint, is seeking a hands-on, detail-orientated Group Accountant to oversee consolidated financial reporting, ensure compliance with statutory and management reporting requirements, and support strategic financial initiatives across the group.

With multiple subsidiaries—primarily based in the US—this role is ideal for a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a dynamic, tech-driven environment. You will work closely with the CFO and play a key role in the growth and development of the Finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Group Financial Reporting
   • Prepare monthly consolidated management accounts across 2–3 entities (multi-currency).
   • Develop and maintain group-wide financial reporting packs for internal and external stakeholders.
   • Reconcile intercompany transactions and eliminations.
   • Oversee IFRS/GAAP compliance (as applicable per entity jurisdiction).
   
   2. Subsidiary Oversight
   • Review subsidiary accounts and ensure timely and accurate month-end closes.
   • Liaise with finance teams or outsourced accountants/bookkeepers in each subsidiary.
   • Ensure consistency of accounting policies and practices across entities.
   
   3. Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
   • Support the annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting processes at both group and entity levels.
   • Perform variance analysis (budget vs actual) and highlight key financial trends to the CFO.
   • Assist in SaaS metric tracking: MRR, churn, CAC, LTV, etc.
   
   4. Compliance & Tax
   • Coordinate statutory audits and annual filings for each subsidiary.
   • Ensure tax compliance (VAT/Sales Tax, Income Tax) across jurisdictions in partnership with external advisors.
   • Maintain transfer pricing documentation and intercompany loan arrangements.
   
   5. Systems & Processes
   • Work with the finance systems (e.g., Xero, Maxio/SaaSOptics, Syft, etc.) to streamline billing, consolidation and reporting.
   • Identify opportunities to automate and scale financial operations.
   • Support financial integration of new acquisitions (where applicable).
   
   

What We’re Looking For:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Qualified CA(SA), CPA, ACCA, or equivalent
• Completed articles (with some exposure to consolidations and group accounting) OR 3–5 years’ experience in a group accounting or financial reporting role
• Experience working with SaaS businesses or in multi-entity environments would be advantageous

Skills and Attributes

• Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS/GAAP)
• Hands-on experience with cloud accounting tools (Xero, Fathom, Syft)
• Comfortable working with multi-currency consolidations and intercompany eliminations
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to work independently across time zones

About the Company:

This high-growth SaaS business provides spend management and procure-to-pay solutions to a global client base. Their platform integrates seamlessly with cloud-based ERP systems such as Acumatica, Sage 300, and Xero, and they are SOC 2 compliant, reflecting their commitment to security and operational excellence.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working in a tech-driven, international environment and is excited to contribute to a scaling business.

General:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us after 30 days you may consider your application unsuccessful
• In keeping with our client’s employment equity requirements, only South African citizens will be considered.
• Please include your current salary and salary expectations.