Are you a technically strong finance professional looking to build your career within a complex, fast-paced, and commercially focused organisation?
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Financial Accountant to join a multinational business where you will gain exposure to listed group reporting, IFRS technical accounting, consolidations, FP&A, and strategic finance initiatives.
This role is ideally suited to a candidate who has completed Articles and is looking to expand their commercial experience within a sophisticated finance environment. Working alongside experienced finance leaders, you will play a key role in financial reporting, tax compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across multiple entities.

If you're looking for a position that offers both technical depth and commercial exposure, this could be the ideal platform to accelerate your career.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

• Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting requirements.
• Assist with statutory reporting and the preparation of financial statements within a listed group environment.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS reporting standards and contribute to technical accounting matters, including IFRS 3.
• Maintain the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of financial information.

Consolidations & Group Reporting

• Assist with consolidations across multiple entities within the group structure.
• Support intercompany accounting and reconciliation processes.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of financial information submitted across business units.
• Contribute to reporting projects and initiatives aimed at improving reporting quality and efficiency.

Tax & Compliance

• Assist with Income Tax and VAT compliance and reporting requirements.
• Prepare tax reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Support external audit processes and liaise with auditors where required.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes across the group.
• Perform variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and actual results.
• Support financial planning and analysis activities through meaningful reporting and business insights.
• Analyse business performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.

Financial Control & Process Improvement

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support financial control, governance, and compliance initiatives.
• Assist with continuous improvement projects focused on reporting efficiency and financial accuracy.
• Contribute to the enhancement of finance processes and reporting frameworks.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with finance and operational teams across the business.
• Support management reporting and provide financial insights where required.
• Collaborate with group finance stakeholders on reporting, audit, and strategic initiatives.
• Build strong relationships across multiple business units.

Requirements

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting, Finance, or related qualification.
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA Articles.
• CA(SA) candidates or professionals pursuing registration will be highly regarded.

Experience

• 1-3 years' post-articles commercial experience.
• Exposure to financial reporting, tax, and management accounting functions.
• Experience within manufacturing, publishing, FMCG, or other complex multi-entity environments will be advantageous.
• Previous exposure to a multinational or listed group environment will be beneficial.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Financial Reporting
  • IFRS and Technical Accounting
  • Consolidations
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
  • Income Tax & VAT
  • Management Reporting
  • Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to analyse financial data and translate findings into meaningful business insights.

Key Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach.
• Adaptability, resilience, and the ability to work independently and within a team.
• A passion for continuous improvement and delivering high-quality work.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers exceptional exposure to a sophisticated multinational and listed finance environment where you'll develop expertise in IFRS reporting, consolidations, financial planning, taxation, and technical accounting. You'll work alongside accomplished finance professionals, gain exposure to strategic projects, and build a strong foundation for future leadership opportunities.
If you're looking for a role that combines technical accounting excellence with commercial exposure and long-term career growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Today!

For more exciting Finance opportunities, visit:
www.networkrecruitmentinternational.com

I specialise in recruiting within:

• Chartered Accountants (CA(SA))
• Financial Accountants
• Financial Managers
• Group Reporting & Consolidations
• FP&A & Commercial Finance
• Management Accountants
• General Finance

Claire Gill
Recruitment Consultant
? Cgill@networkrecruitment.com
If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. However, your profile will remain on our database and may be considered for future suitable opportunities.