Job Description

Group Financial Manager (CA(SA), ACCA, or equivalent)2025-05-03 - 2025-06-02PermanentCPT001871FinancialWestern Cape, StellenboschA dynamic fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and Liquor distribution business operating across Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, and Eswatini is looking for a highly capable Group Finance Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environments and is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Payroll Management

• Oversee and ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for all BLNE countries.
• Ensure full statutory compliance with each countryxe2x80x99s labour and tax laws.
• Administration of provident/pension funds.

• Group Compliance & Statutory Reporting

• Act as primary liaison with Revenue Authorities and Banks across the BLNE region.
• Ensure full compliance with local regulations and Group policies.
• Maintain statutory registers, company records, and secretarial documentation.

• Financial Accounting and GL Reconciliations

• Ensure accurate and timely General Ledger reconciliations across entities.
• Prepared to be hands on with the reconciliation of all accounts.
• Maintain integrity of financial records and internal controls.

• Consolidation & Reporting

• Perform monthly group consolidation using the CA&S Group reporting platform.
• Prepare and submit management reports and variance analysis on a timely basis.
• Preparation of Budget templates and consolidation of feedback.

• Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate interim and year-end external audits for all BLNE entities.
• Address audit queries and ensure timely closure of findings.

• Technical Accounting & IFRS

• Perform complex IFRS calculations and journal entries, including IFRS 16 lease accounting.
• Keep up to date with changing IFRS standards and CA&S Group accounting policies.

• Risk Management & Insurance

• Coordinate risk assessments and ensure adequate risk mitigation strategies are in place.

• ESG Reporting

• Coordinate and submit Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) data and reports to Group.
• Support internal initiatives to improve ESG performance across the business.

• CA(SA), ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum 5xe2x80x937 years of post-articles experience in a group finance role, preferably in FMCG or Liquor distribution.
• Proven experience with group consolidations, IFRS compliance, and audit coordination.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and tax legislation across BLNE countries.

• Hands-on, can-do attitude xe2x80x93 willing to get into the detail and work without a large support team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across different jurisdictions.
• Proficient in Excel and financial systems; experience with consolidation/reporting platforms advantageous.

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