Group Financial Manager

Recruiter:

Smith Garb & Associates

Job Ref:

JHB007937/JA

Date posted:

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Location:

Sandton, South Africa

Salary:

1 100 000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Group Financial Manager

ð Northern Suburbs| Head Office

An established, multi-entity group is appointing a Group Financial Manager to strengthen group-level financial governance, reporting, and strategic financial oversight. This role plays a key part in supporting the CFO and Finance Heads across the cluster, ensuring robust financial control, compliance, and forward-looking insight.

Role Overview

The successful incumbent will oversee group finance activities including financial consolidation, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and statutory compliance. The role requires a technically strong, detail-oriented finance professional who is comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels.

POSITION INFO:

Key Accountabilities

Lead and coordinate group consolidation, reporting and financial planning processes
Review and analyse monthly management results, providing insights and recommendations
Compile and present group management packs and year-end reporting
Ensure consistent application of IFRS, accounting standards and regulatory compliance across the group
Provide technical guidance and oversight to Finance Heads within the cluster
Evaluate business performance, identifying efficiency improvements and cost-saving opportunities
Review and authorise journals, provisions and balance sheet reconciliations
Design, implement and monitor internal controls and governance frameworks
Oversee treasury functions and banking relationships, including hedging instruments
Manage preparation of annual financial statements, tax computations and IFRS updates
Coordinate and consolidate group budget submissions
Support finance system enhancements, reporting automation and BI initiatives
Assist the CFO with strategic projects, financial modelling and ad-hoc analysis

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) – essential
At least 5 years’ post-articles experience in a group finance, financial management or consolidation-focused role
Strong technical expertise in IFRS and group reporting
Proven experience preparing and finalising financial statements in line with South African statutory requirements
Sound knowledge of:
- Income tax and deferred tax
- Share-based payments
- Corporate governance, risk and compliance
- VAT, imports and exports
Experience with hedging instruments such as FECs
Exposure to stock environments advantageous (retail / wholesale preferred)
Advanced MS Office skills and strong financial systems capability

Key Skills & Attributes

High-level analytical ability with excellent attention to detail
Strong commercial and business acumen
Confident working under pressure in deadline-driven environments
Results-focused with a hands-on, ownership mindset
High levels of integrity and discretion
Able to operate independently while collaborating across teams
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills

ð© This role will suit a senior CA(SA) seeking a group-level position with strategic exposure and operational influence.

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