Are you a technically strong finance professional looking to take the next step in 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'll gain exposure to listed group reporting, IFRS technical accounting, consolidations, FP&A, and strategic finance initiatives.
This role is ideally suited to a recently qualified finance professional who is eager to broaden their commercial exposure while developing strong technical expertise within a sophisticated reporting 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

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support statutory reporting requirements and ensure compliance with reporting standards.
• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements within a listed group environment.
• Apply and support IFRS reporting requirements, including exposure to complex technical accounting matters such as IFRS 3.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial information across reporting cycles.

Consolidations & Group Reporting

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

Tax & Compliance

• Assist with Income Tax and VAT compliance processes.
• Prepare and review tax-related reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Support external audits and liaise with auditors where required.

FP&A, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes across multiple business units.
• Perform variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and actual results.
• Support financial planning and analysis activities through meaningful reporting and insights.
• Analyse business performance and identify trends that impact profitability and growth.

Financial Control & Process Improvement

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

Stakeholder Management

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

Requirements

Qualifications

• BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CA(SA), eligible-to-register CA(SA), or candidates with completed articles and strong commercial exposure will be highly regarded.

Experience

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

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of:
  • Financial Reporting
  • Consolidations
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • FP&A and Financial Analysis
  • Income Tax and VAT
  • IFRS Reporting and Technical Accounting
  • Balance Sheet Reconciliations
  • Management Reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
• Exposure to Syspro and/or Automatica will be advantageous.

Key Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Commercial acumen and business awareness.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach.
• Adaptability and resilience when managing competing priorities.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers exceptional exposure to a sophisticated finance environment where you'll develop expertise in IFRS reporting, consolidations, financial planning, tax, and technical accounting within a multinational and listed setting. You'll work alongside experienced 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!

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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
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