Group Financial Manager

SUMMARY:
Lead the Numbers Behind the Group – Group Financial Manager.

POSITION INFO:
In a complex group structure, financial leadership is what keeps every moving part aligned. A well-established organisation, in KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Group Financial Manager to take ownership of group financial reporting, consolidations, and technical accounting oversight across multiple entities.

Reporting directly to the Group CFO, this role plays a key part in ensuring the integrity of the Group’s financial reporting while supporting executive decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Group Consolidations & Reporting - IFRS-compliant annual financial statements (AFS)
• Taxation & Treasury - Oversee group tax compliance, including corporate income tax, VAT, and dividends tax
• Statutory & Regulatory Compliance - Oversee CIPC filings and corporate secretarial coordination across entities
• Financial Oversight & Internal Control - Implement and maintain group-wide financial policies and SOPs
• Insurance & Risk Management
• Strategic Support & M&A - Model the financial impact of group restructures and dividend declarations

• CA(SA) preferred (CIMA with extensive group experience considered)
• 5–8 years' post-articles experience, with at least 3 years in a group or multi-entity environment
• Expert knowledge of IFRS and group consolidation processes
• Experience with consolidation software, such as CaseWare, SAP BPC, Hyperion, or Cognos
• Strong understanding of the South African Income Tax Act and VAT legislation
• Ability to operate within tight reporting deadlines and complex group structures

• Financial Managers
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