Group Financial Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR009608/LEA

Date posted:

Monday, May 4, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A high-performing, fast-paced organisation is looking for a hands-on Group Financial Accountant to take ownership of the full reporting function across multiple entities within a dynamic shared services environment.

POSITION INFO:
This is not a \"reporting-only\" role - you will be deep in the details, driving accuracy, control, and delivery across the finance function. What You'll Be Responsible For: Full balance sheet ownership across multiple entities Preparation and review of audit packs and AFS Monthly management accounts and reporting deadlines Journals, accruals, provisions, and reconciliations Tax, VAT, and statutory compliance Budgeting and forecasting support BEE and secretarial exposure Oversight of AR\/AP and shared services processes Driving process improvements, controls, and efficiencies What We're Looking For: BCom \/ BCompt (CA(SA) \/ SAIPA \/ CIMA advantageous) 3-6 years' experience in a group or multi-entity environment Strong balance sheet and reporting experience (non-negotiable) Proven audit and tax exposure Experience working in a shared services \/ high-volume environment Hands-on, detail-driven, and deadline-focused Ability to operate in a high-pressure, delivery-driven environment Non-Negotiables: You have personally owned the full finance function or key reporting areas You are not purely operational OR purely reporting - you can do both You are comfortable being hands-on in journals, recons, and reporting You have worked in a structured, deadline-driven environment Apply now! For more exciting Chartered Accountant or General Finance vacancies, please visit: \/>I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Finance Manager \/ FM \/ Financial Controller Chartered Accountant \/ CA(SA) \/ BCom Accounting \/ Finance Industrial finance \/ Production finance \/ Manufacturing finance Stock management \/ Inventory control \/ Costing \/ ERP \/ SAP \/ Pastel Financial reporting \/ Budgeting \/ Forecasting \/ Variance analysis Leadership \/ Team management \/ High-pressure \/ Operational 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: Leandra van der Merwe Specialist Recruitment Consultant Connect with me on LinkedIn!

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