Technical Group Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFC024097/CL

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Step into a career-defining opportunity where your expertise in technical accounting and financial governance can shape the direction of a large, diverse group. If you enjoy leading high-impact reporting processes and being the trusted voice on IFRS matters, this role offers the platform you’ve been looking for.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a prominent, multi-entity organisation seeking a strong Group Technical Accountant who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments. This role is ideal for a professional who enjoys being the anchor of financial reporting, providing guidance on complex accounting issues, and driving consistent, high-quality financial governance across all business units.

You’ll join a leadership team that values strategic thinking, collaboration, and excellence in execution. With wide exposure to senior executives, group operations, and cross-functional initiatives, this position offers both challenge and long-term career growth. This is your chance to influence financial direction and elevate group-wide standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead consolidated monthly, interim, and annual financial reporting processes
Ensure compliance with IFRS, JSE Listings Requirements, and the Companies Act
Draft and maintain Group accounting policies and review financial statements
Provide technical guidance on IFRS (including IFRS 9, IFRS 16, IFRS 15, IAS 19)
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and Group Treasury operations
Strengthen internal controls and enhance audit readiness
Partner with executives, auditors, and committees on reporting matters
Support strategic projects, due diligence, and policy alignment initiatives

Job Experience and Skills Required:

CA(SA) required
5+ years post-articles experience in technical accounting or group reporting
Strong exposure to IFRS compliance, consolidations, and listed-company environments
Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and treasury advantageous
Proven ability to engage senior stakeholders across large organisations
Advanced Excel
Strong IFRS interpretation capability
Excellent communication and report-writing ability
Deep technical accounting competence

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