Financial Accountant | Gauteng | Permanent

This role sits at the heart of the business, shaping financial integrity, governance, and operational control across the group. It is an opportunity to partner closely with executive leadership while maintaining hands-on accountability for financial performance.

Reporting to the Financial Director, the Financial Accountant is responsible for the full financial, administrative, and risk management operations of the group and its subsidiaries. The role supports strategic decision-making, ensures statutory compliance, and drives strong financial controls to enable sustainable growth.

The position operates across group and subsidiary level, engaging with internal executives as well as external auditors, regulators, banks, and other third parties. It combines technical accounting depth with governance, operational oversight, and people leadership.

The client is a multi-entity organisation operating in a regulated environment, with a focus on long-term sustainability, compliance, and disciplined financial management. The business values accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement across all support functions.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Financial Director in developing and implementing financial strategy

• Ensure compliance with all statutory financial and tax requirements, including VAT, payroll taxes, and income tax

• Prepare audit files and manage internal and external audit processes

• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation

• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, receivable, payroll, cash management, and credit control

• Review monthly results and produce variance analysis and management reports

• Support board, EXCO, and executive reporting requirements

• Manage group consolidation processes

• Implement and maintain strong internal controls and governance frameworks

• Oversee outsourced financial services and third-party providers

• Identify opportunities to improve financial efficiencies across the group

• Support acquisition due diligence where required

• Oversee administrative, lease, and contract management functions

• Engage with auditors on findings, risks, and recommendations

• Manage HR-related statutory requirements, including BEE and skills development audits

• Coach and mentor junior and subsidiary finance team members

What You Bring

• BCom degree in Accounting

• Solid experience in financial accounting and reporting

• Strong understanding of corporate governance, audits, and compliance

• Experience managing group or multi-entity financial structures

• High attention to detail with strong analytical and logical thinking

• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills

• Proven ability to manage priorities, deadlines, and multiple stakeholders

• High levels of integrity, accountability, and professionalism

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate, compliant, and timely financial reporting

• Clean audit outcomes with strong supporting documentation

• Effective financial controls embedded across the group

• Trusted partnership with executive leadership

• Improved efficiency and consistency across finance operations

• A capable, engaged, and well-supported finance team