Senior Group Accountant

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTF021580/AM

Date posted:

Monday, September 29, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
Join a dynamic international business in a finance leadership role where your expertise will drive accuracy, control, and insight across multiple regions. This position offers the opportunity to shape reporting, strengthen governance, and partner closely with senior stakeholders. If you thrive on detail, process improvement, and guiding high-performing teams, this is the ideal next step in your career.

POSITION INFO:
Oversee and approve journals, reconciliations, and trial balances to ensure strong control of ledgers
Lead month-end and year-end close, delivering accurate management and financial reporting
Review financial controls and oversee compliance with accounting standards
Partner with commercial finance teams to review results, revenue recognition, and client profitability
Monitor and manage intercompany balances and ensure timely resolution of variances
Support the preparation of statutory accounts and group reporting requirements
Upload and maintain budgets in financial systems, ensuring alignment with business targets
Drive process improvement initiatives, enhancing efficiency and control frameworks
Coordinate internal and external audit requirements, ensuring timely and accurate information
Provide leadership and direction to the finance team, ensuring delivery against performance objectives

Skills & Experience:
Qualified Accountant with professional designation – CA(SA) / CIMA / AGA(SA) / PA(SA)
Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience
Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and proven experience in complex reporting environments
Skilled in ERP and consolidation systems
Advanced Excel and strong Microsoft Office capability
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across diverse teams
Track record of process improvement and strengthening financial controls

Qualification:
CA(SA)
OR relevant degree in finance with completed articles and relevant finance designation ie AGA(SA) / CIMA / PA(SA)

Contact ALEXANDRA MALONEY on , quoting the Ref: CTF021580.

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