Group Reporting Manager

Our client, an investment holding company operating in the FMCG industry, is looking for a Group Reporting Manager to join their team.

Purpose of the role:

The Group Reporting Manager is responsible for the accurate and timely production of consolidated financial information for the company.

The role is responsible for:

• Compilation of half year-end and year-end consolidation and providing all the information required for the drafting of financial reports and annual financial statements in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards and applicable legislation.
• Drafting of separate annual financial statements for the company.
• Drafting of annual financial statements any.
• Compilation of consolidated monthly information pack and liaison with business unit financial executives and managers.
• Compilation of consolidated budget and forecast management packs.
• Manage and drive completion of all group companies’ annual financial statements within 6 months from year-end.
• Facilitation of mid-year and year-end audit processes and liaison with external auditors.
• Provisional and final tax payments calculation for the head office companies.
• Ensure smooth transition of the implementation of the electronic consolidation.
• A signatory on business banking.
• Attendance to ad-hoc queries at the request of the Finance team and Management.

Proven Knowledge, skills, and attitude:

• Good business sense and a professional manner.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing (preferably food / beverage industry).
• Deadline driven, and results orientated.
• Solid analytical ability.
• Presentation and computer skills (MS Office / ERP System).
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Excellent numerical and financial calculation skills.
• Self-Motivated.
• High levels of personal discipline.
• Good attention to detail.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Trustworthy.
• Able to handle work pressure.
• Driver’s license and own transport.

Education:

• Candidate must be a Chartered Accountant.

Experience:

• At least 3 years post articles’ experience.
• Proven track record in a medium to large size organization.
• JSE listed experience advantageous.
• Extensive experience in consolidations.
• Knowledge and understanding of Syspro is an advantage.

Area: Plattekloof, Cape Town.

Market related salary offered.

Application deadline: Monday, 4 July 2022.

Starting date: As soon as possible.

Please apply online if you meet the above-mentioned requirements.

Please include a motivation highlighting why you should be considered for the position.

If you have not received a response within two weeks of the closing date for applications, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.