Group Accountant: Maternity Cover

Recruiter:

CA Financial Appointments

Job Ref:

71374

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
Join this finance team in a pivotal role where you will support group reporting, consolidation, and

POSITION INFO:

Join this finance team in a pivotal role where you will support group reporting, consolidation, and financial oversight across multiple divisions. This role is ideal for an immediately available CA(SA) with 2-3 years post article experience, available for a 6 month contract.

Why join this team?

Contribute to highâ€‘level group reporting, forecasting, and budgeting
Work closely with senior leadership, including the CFO and divisional heads
Gain exposure to JSE reporting requirements and boardâ€‘level submissions
Participate in strategic financial projects such as acquisitions, disposals, and feasibility studies
Be part of a team implementing modern reporting systems and enhancing groupwide financial capabilities

What you will be doing:

Prepare monthly group consolidation of operating company results
Compile monthly reporting packs for senior executives
Prepare halfâ€‘year consolidated results, notes, and required regulatory reporting
Support board reporting and assist in preparing board papers
Contribute to the final implementation and report development within OneStream
Provide IFRS technical support to Group Finance and divisions
Consolidate and report on group forecasts and budgets
Coordinate internal audit activities
Prepare audit committee packs
Participate in adâ€‘hoc financial projects (feasibility studies, capital expenditure cases, restructures, acquisitions, disposals, and postâ€‘investment reviews)

What we are looking for:

CA(SA) essential
2-3 years' post article experience
Strong Excel and overall computing skills; proficient in Microsoft Office
Experience with SAP and OneStream advantageous
Experience preparing group and company annual financial statements
Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge
High analytical ability and a passion for numerical accuracy
Excellent communication and reportâ€‘writing skills
Strong leadership, administrative capability, and attention to detail

Benefits and unique aspects:

Opportunity to influence group reporting processes and systems
Exposure to senior leadership and boardâ€‘level financial management
Involvement in system implementations and technical accounting advisory work

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