Group Financial Controller

Recruiter:

CA Financial Appointments

Job Ref:

60700

Date posted:

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
Join my client, an investment group, as a Group Financial Controller and lead the group's financial

POSITION INFO:

Join my client, an investment group, as a Group Financial Controller to take full responsibility for the consolidation of financial statements across the group's diverse investment portfolio and lead the group's financial consolidation and reporting processes. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5-7 years of experience, including at least 3 years in a group reporting or consolidation role.

Responsibilities:

Financial Consolidation and Reporting: Lead the group's monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation processes, ensuring the accurate aggregation of financial statements from multiple subsidiaries across different sectors
Group Financial Analysis and Reporting: Oversee the preparation and presentation of detailed financial reports to the executive management team, including budget variance analysis and KPI tracking; conduct financial forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership
Compliance and Governance: Ensure all accounting practices adhere to regulatory standards, company policies, and legal requirements; assist in preparing tax filings and manage group tax compliance
Team Leadership & Coordination: Lead and mentor a team of accountants and financial analysts, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high performance; work closely with finance teams across various subsidiaries and investment areas to ensure proper financial management and integration
Stakeholder Engagement: Provide insightful financial analysis and reporting to the Board of Directors and other key stakeholders, and collaborate with senior management to inform strategic decision-making based on financial performance and market trends

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field - essential
Professional qualification (CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant financial experience, including at least 3 years in a group reporting or consolidation role
Extensive experience with IFRS, financial consolidation, and reporting in a multi-sector environment
Strong understanding of South African tax law and compliance
Multi-currency and international experience - essential

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