Group Financial Manager

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTF022960/JL

Date posted:

Friday, April 17, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

1 200 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
A listed group is seeking an experienced Group Financial Manager to lead group wide reporting and financial governance. This is a senior leadership role with exposure across multiple entities, including international operations. This position is ideal for an accountant with strong consolidation, controls, and audit experience

POSITION INFO:

Lead the group consolidation process across multiple local and international entities
Prepare and review monthly management reports, quarterly forecasts, and annual budgets
Manage year end reporting and group audit processes
Coordinate month end reviews of income statements and detailed balance sheets
Oversee working capital management, cash visibility, and payment cycles
Design, implement, and enhance financial controls across the group
Drive automation and standardisation of controls to improve efficiency and governance
Review tax reporting and ensure compliance with statutory requirements
Act as systems lead for accounting platforms and related enhancements
Manage and coordinate group audit deliverables with external auditors
Partner with process owners to identify and mitigate key financial risks
Lead, mentor, and inspire finance teams to deliver accurate and timely outputs

Skills & Experience:
Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar senior financial management role
Strong consolidation, group reporting, and audit management experience
Sound understanding of financial controls, risk management, and governance
Proven ability to implement and improve finance processes and systems
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and project management capability
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities across entities

Qualification:
BCom Degree OR Equivalent
CA(SA) designation

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.

Contact Joshua Lawrence on , quoting the Ref: CTF022960.

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