Senior Group Finance Officer

SUMMARY:
Job Title: Senior Group Finance Officer
Department: Finance
Location: Durban Head Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Employment Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 13 August 2026

About Us

Stratogo is a professional recruitment and workforce solutions company specializing in sourcing and placing top talent across various industries.

Our client, a leading FMCG manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced Senior Group Finance Officer to support the Chief Financial Officer in ensuring effective financial management across the Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for group financial reporting, consolidations, governance, financial controls, compliance, strategic financial planning, and supporting business decision-making across multiple business units.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the preparation and consolidation of monthly, quarterly, and annual Group financial reports.
- Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with Group accounting standards.
- Maintain strong financial controls, accounting systems, and governance processes across the business.
- Review divisional financial submissions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Coordinate the year-end external audit process and manage audit requirements.
- Assist with the implementation and continuous improvement of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax legislation, and statutory reporting requirements.
- Prepare financial analysis, business cases, investment evaluations, and strategic financial reports.
- Analyse budgets, forecasts, variances, margins, pricing trends, and overall financial performance.
- Support cost optimisation initiatives and provide commercial financial insights to management.
- Monitor compliance with financial procedures across all operating divisions.
- Work closely with IT to optimise ERP and financial systems.
- Supervise and mentor junior finance staff while promoting continuous improvement and best financial practices.
- Prepare executive reports, presentations, and financial recommendations for senior management and the Chief Financial Officer.
- Support the delivery of the organisation's long-term financial strategy.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
- CA(SA) qualification is essential.
- Minimum 8 years' experience in Finance.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a Group Finance, Consolidations, or Senior Financial Accounting role.
- Strong technical accounting, financial reporting, and consolidation experience.
- Experience working with ERP financial systems is essential.
- Strong understanding of IFRS, financial governance, taxation, and statutory compliance.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Skills & Competencies

- Strong analytical and financial problem-solving skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict reporting deadlines.
- Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
- High levels of integrity and commitment to sound financial governance.
- Commercially minded with excellent business acumen.

What is on Offer

- Competitive salary package.
- Opportunity to join a leading FMCG manufacturing organisation.
- Exposure to strategic Group Finance operations and executive leadership.
- Career growth and professional development opportunities.

How to Apply

Send your CV to: Tasmim.Cassim@stratogo.com
Subject Line: Senior Group Finance Officer
Please note: Only applicants with FMCG manufacturing finance experience will be considered.
Note: If you do not receive a response within three weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

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