Job Description

Closing Date 2025/10/02
Reference Number MMH250922-4
Job Title Group Advisory and Consolidated Reporting Accountant
Position Type Permanent
Role Family Finance
Cluster Group Finance
Remote Opportunity Some of the time
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Town / City Centurion/Bellville
Introduction
Are you a qualified CA(SA) with a passion for technical accounting, IFRS reporting, and group consolidations? An exciting opportunity exists within our Group Advisory and Consolidated Reporting team for a driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will provide expert accounting advisory, prepare Group IFRS-compliant reports, and engage with senior stakeholders to ensure fair, reliable, and transparent financial reporting. If you're ready to contribute your expertise and grow within a dynamic organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
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Role Purpose
To provide technical accounting advisory and prepare Group consolidations and IFRS-compliant reports, ensuring fair and reliable financial reporting and disclosures in compliance with legal and reporting requirements.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• CA(SA)

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• At least 2-3 years post-article experience
• At least 2 years of experience with IFRS reporting and/or IFRS advisory
• Experience with group consolidation and reporting is advantageous.
• Technical accounting experience is advantageous
• Prior IFRS consolidation systems experience advantage
• Experience working with executive-level and senior stakeholders is highly preferable
• Cognos Controller experience is advantageous
• IFRS 17 knowledge and experience are advantageous

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Knowledge of accounting practices
• Knowledge of relevant computer software
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory reporting requirements
• Knowledge of financial services industry would be an advantage

Duties & Responsibilities
INTERNAL PROCESS

• Maintain and update Group technical accounting frameworks, standards, policies and processes in line with industry standards and regulations
• Provide specialist IFRS technical advice and support to stakeholders in the structuring and execution of complex transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, internal restructures and funding solutions
• Co-ordinate sign-off with auditors in respect of technical accounting opinions
• Contribute towards the implementation of new IFRS standards including the development of technical accounting frameworks, standards, disclosures, policies and processes
• Provide technical accounting advisory support to business during the due diligence phase of transactions in respect of complex acquisitions
• Review and monitor compliance and consistent application of accounting policies and procedures by Group entities
• Develop, maintain and distribute reporting frameworks and templates that comply with IFRS and other regulatory requirements including reporting pack templates
• Prepare and post routine, non-routine and complex consolidation journals where required
• Prepare Group financial statements in compliance with IFRS and other reporting/regulatory requirements and timelines to ensure fair and reliable financial reporting and disclosures are issued to stakeholders
• Review financial statements for compliance with IFRS and other reporting/regulatory requirements
• Assist business units with the implementation of IFRS technical accounting conclusions reached in opinions
• Assist business units by providing guidance in respect of complex and judgemental transactions
• Participation in ad hoc projects, reporting, or technical advisory projects where the tasks are of a medium to high complexity
• Participate in technical accounting projects, including the implementation of new accounting standards
• Provide an effective and integrated support function to the financial managers throughout the reporting process
• Prepare comprehensive reports (IFRS and non-IFRS related) to the Group governing bodies, such as the Audit Committee
• Prepare reports required for submission to external and internal stakeholders, e.g., JSE, integrated report and SENS announcements
• Provide quantitative information and detailed analysis to internal stakeholders to assist with the management of investor queries and expectations
• Assist with consolidation pack training for financial managers.
• Assist with the implementation of new reporting processes and systems
• Contribute towards the preparation/review of Group consolidated accounts for each reporting period for EXCO and the Board quarterly
• Engage with external audit and manage their requests and requirements
• Contribute towards the improvement of current reporting processes and tools
• Assist with consolidation pack training for financial managers
• Understand and use the Group IFRS consolidation system in order to train users

Competencies

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Presentation skills
• Report writing skills Planning and Organising
• Data Analysis
• Numerical skills

Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity, diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally. All appointments are made in alignment to our Employment Equity goals and we encourage people with disabilities to apply.

Skills Required