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With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

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Job Description

Management Accountant: Financial decision support (PPB FDS)

Overall Job Purpose:

• Specific Role Purpose: Role will be focused on reporting and planning of all financial and management information within finance.
• Analysing and reporting of financial information in an accurate, complete and timely manner and providing business with meaningful insights and value-add perspective to enable decision making
• Continuously seeking ways to improve operations by scaling automated financial processes, performing deep dives on several topics and trend analyses.
• Crafting financial solutions aligned to all appropriate controls, business financial health and growth objectives.

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Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

Absa Group Limited (“Absa Group”) is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and is one of Africa’s largest diversified financial services groups.

Absa Group offers an integrated set of products and services across personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth and investment management and insurance.

Absa Group owns majority stakes in banks in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania (Absa Bank Tanzania and National Bank of Commerce), Uganda and Zambia and has insurance operations in Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia. Absa also has representative offices in China, Namibia, Nigeria and the United States, as well as securities entities in the United Kingdom and the United States, along with technology support colleagues in the Czech Republic.

Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together.one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and a strong position as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with us offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future, and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

To provide and interpret financial information to all stakeholders of the business for informed decision-making.

Job Description

Management Accountant: Financial Decision Support (PPB FDS)

Overall Job Purpose:

• Focus on reporting and planning of all financial and management information within finance.
• Analyze and report financial information accurately, completely, and timely, providing meaningful insights and value-added perspectives to enable decision-making.
• Continuously seek ways to improve operations by automating financial processes, performing deep dives on various topics, and trend analyses.
• Develop financial solutions aligned with controls, business health, and growth objectives.

Education

Postgraduate Degree and Professional Qualifications in Financial Sciences (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups to promote demographic diversity.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised.

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A global industry leader is seeking a technically strong and commercially minded Senior Financial Reporting Manager to oversee the groups financial reporting function.

This role forms a key part of the finance leadership team and will be responsible for driving the reporting process, ensuring IFRS compliance, and delivering meaningful financial insights to executive stakeholders.

You will also play a critical role in mentoring junior staff and ensuring reporting excellence across the business.Other Duties Include : Ownership of group financial reporting and monthly consolidated resultsPreparation and presentation of Board packs and management reportsOverseeing statutory reporting and year-end audit processesDriving the implementation of IFRS updates and ensuring full complianceMentoring and guiding junior finance professionalsEducation : Qualified CA(SA)Job Experience & Skills Required : Minimum 5 to 8 years post-articles experience, with strong technical reporting exposureExperience with managing group reporting for a large multinational (mining, manufacturing, or industrial sectors preferred)Excellent understanding of IFRS and consolidation principlesProven leadership skills and the ability to communicate at a Board levelAnalytical mindset with a passion for driving reporting improvements APPLY NOW!

Financial Manager • Johannesburg, Gauteng

Overview

This role is the ultimate learning opportunity for a newly qualified financial accountant looking to learn all aspects of the finance function and how to run a business. This will be a fantastic opportunity to enhance your repertoire of technical and management skills required to develop along your career path to becoming a future commercial leader. The role will support the Financial Manager who is ultimately responsible for all the financial and management reporting.

The business is currently experiencing strong growth because of some important strategic decisions that will provide the opportunity for you to develop skills around

• Delivering on the Netsuite development path
• Embedding a group wide structure and reporting standards
• Supporting the finance manager in maintaining the structure that supports the output of the commercial team across the group
• Providing guidance to colleagues managing other group companies
• Developing business partnering skills supporting owners of distinct “P&L’s” owners within the business specifically our digital and Singaporean business

The measure of success in the role will be the accuracy and timeliness of month end outputs driven through a team which includes an assistant management accountant, a finance operations manager and finance assistant supporting you.

This is a role for a structured thinker, who can deliver a high quality of work whilst working to tight deadlines and communicate confidently. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, energetic individual who is keen to meet the challenges of contributing to a dynamic, highly entrepreneurial environment that has ambitions to develop into a financial controller and ultimately a CFO.

By joining us you will be working on a remote and rolling contract basis from South Africa, reporting into the London office

Responsibilities

Management and Financial Reporting

Accurately prepare the monthly management accounts and business unit P&L’s commentary for smaller entities within the group for review by the Head of finance in a timely manner

Support the Financial Manager in the larger operating entities forecasting and reporting requirements including automation of the management accounts in Netsuite

Owning the output of our continuous forecasting process (profit and loss and cash flow) by understanding and reviewing the day-to-day updates required

Escalating any discrepancies to forecast and monitoring the billing cycles of projects

Rigorously review all month end reconciliations which are prepared by the Finance Assistant and investigate and resolve any discrepancies to ensure complete accuracy and raise any issues with the head of finance / CFO promptly

Be responsible for reviewing the Company fixed asset register and prepayments schedule regularly to ensure that it is accurately maintained

To understand and review the weekly Job Costing and Timesheet reports, escalating issues requiring intervention by the head of finance / CFO and wider Management team

To assist the head of finance with the preparation of the audit file with a coherent view of the profit number after adjustments for Work in Progress at the financial year end and manage the audit through to the final Trial balance used by the auditors to draft the Consolidated financial statements, escalating where necessary

To assist the head of finance with the preparation of information where external service providers or consultants are engaged by the finance team.

Finance Transactions

To have responsibility for ensuring that work delivered to clients is billed as per the signed contracts by the finance operations manager

To have responsibility for ensuring all records of supplier transactions are accurately recorded against the correct budgets and GL accounts in the correct month as per accounting standards

To have responsibility for ensuring the process results in all costs being recorded in the correct clients’ jobs and business units, matching the revenue derived from such cost and sharing “business unit” P&Ls with their respective owners and reviewing all work completed by the finance assistant

Prepare the monthly billing list for the Digital team and Singapore entity, to manage any changes and to assist the Finance Assistant with the billing when required

Payroll and Regulatory Reporting

To support the head of finance with some of the statutory returns where required specifically P11Ds, P11D(b) and PSA

Owning and monitoring the submission of the annual R&D claim

Finance Administration

In conjunction with the Financial Manager & Finance Operations manager identify Finance system training requirements for all new joiners and include in the learning and development training cycle administered by our talent team. As weaknesses are identified within current staff, brief the CFO of updated requirements and work with CFO to deliver any new training required.

Ensure that all financial controls are in place across the company so to eliminate financial risk and loss

Team support

Alongside the CFO, deliver the “vision” for the commercial team

Support the CFO in the transition of the business to making more informed commercial decisions

Support the Head of Finance in delivering management reporting outputs by developing a relationship with the finance operations team manager and working collaboratively to support each other’s goals and output.

Qualifications and Experience

An ambitious, commercially minded person, who is probably looking for their second post qualified (ACA) role and has experience working in, or working with, a small/medium-sized company

Academically strong with experience of working in an ambitious, entrepreneurial and dynamic environments, ideally within the Professional Services or Marcomms sectors

Good GCSEs and A Level grades (or equivalent), particularly in Maths and English

Strong numerical skills essential

Highly proficient with MS Excel, including possessing a complete understanding

of its core functions and capabilities

Personal Characteristics

The Reporting Finance Manager will be a highly motivated individual who can quickly take responsibility for delivering high quality, best in class reporting solutions and ensuring the accurate, error-free recording of all finance transactions. This position requires:

Strong interpersonal and communications skills necessary to build trust and respect both within the Finance team and the wider business at all levels

A versatile personality with good problem-solving skills and an eye for detail combined with sound numerical and presentation skills

Energetic and keen to contribute to a dynamic, highly entrepreneurial environment that is constantly changing and assessing opportunities

Flexible and ‘team focused’ with a ‘roll up your sleeves’ attitude to getting the job

done

Strong ‘can do’ attitude motivated by a desire to be part of the solution, rather than part

of the problem

Ability to manage many urgent and often, conflicting priorities by identifying process updates and putting the structures in place for new processes to work

Ability to manage, develop and evolve and adhere to clear processes and procedures

Ambitious for work quality and a commitment to excellence

Great sense of humour essential!

Interview process

Phone screening with talent acquisition manager

1st Interview (teams) with hiring managers

2nd interview (teams) with CFO (and CEO tbc)

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As founders of the Positive Change Group, we are on a mission to create a new kind of stakeholder relations partner. Our world-class specialists work closely with executive leadership teams to protect reputations, inspire trust, and promote responsible business practices - building resilience and long-term value in a rapidly changing world.

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Financial Reporting at Emerald based in Fourways Johannesburg.

The Head of Financial Reporting takes overall responsibility to produce financial reports, financial statements, budgets and forecasts. This role will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer, and responsibilities also include overseeing tax matters, regulatory, investment and projects.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing completion of monthly trial balances, underwriting results and reporting to internal and external parties.
• Reinsurance accounting, including review of reinsurance credit control.
• Reconciliation of IFRS 4 vs IFRS 17 results (transition).
• Overseeing the VAT and income tax payment processes.
• Monthly management accounts preparation and presentation to Exco.
• Review of group reporting financial pack.
• Overseeing Group and internal projects.
• Preparation of annual financial statements.
• Preparation of annual tax return.
• Developing and maintaining budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Regulatory reporting and compliance.
• Banking and investments – authorization of payments and managing investments.
• Peer Review - Internal review of Underwriting, Claims and SASRIA matters.
• Overseeing External and Internal auditors.
• Leading, overseeing, guiding and developing the finance team in an inspiring environment with open communication culture.
• Discover training needs and provide coaching for the finance team.

• Relevant bachelor’s degree and post graduate qualification
• Minimum 10 years working experience
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, IFRS and tax
• Technical skills: short term insurance and reinsurance accounting (non-negotiable)
• SAICA articles would be an advantage

• Excellent ability to problem-solve, along with solid analytical skills.
• Strong level of accuracy and self-review
• Ability to work at the conceptual as well as detailed level.
• Ability to review data and make relevant management decisions.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Interpersonal skills, to lead, influence and motivate.
• Leading Self – taking ownership for own performance and decisions.
• High level of self-discipline and responsible individual
• Focused and results-oriented, driven by excellence, and a change agent.

Reference: JHB001776-SS-1

Are you passionate about numbers and driving financial success? Do you thrive in a dynamic, innovative environment? If so, our client wants YOU to join their team as a Financial Manager: Reporting!

The purpose of the job involves proficient understanding of IFRS in the preparation of financial reports and technical accounting memos to meet regulatory and legislative requirements.

Contribute to the success of a leading property company that is reshaping the landscape of real estate and making a positive impact on communities. Be part of a company that values creativity and innovation, where your ideas are not just heard but embraced and implemented.

Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where every voice is valued, and collaboration is celebrated.

• Provide technical accounting support to group companies and drive the implementation of IFRS
• Produce interim and year-end reports
• Produce and analyse monthly management accounts
• Prepare the consolidated Group and subsidiary financial statements
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly board packs
• Assist in the preparation of the integrated annual report
• Assist in the preparation of analyst presentation
• Provide information for the preparation and analysis of the annual budget and quarterly forecasting process
• Ensure that all administrative and adhoc duties associated with the role are completed as per legislative requirements and internal procedures.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• BCompt Degree (Accounting)
• Honours Degree / CTA
• CA(SA)

• Completed SAICA Articles
• 2 years post articles experience
• IFRS experience is a MUST.

• Adhering to principles and values
• Adapting and responding to change
• Applying expertise and technology
• Analysing, planning and organising
• Coping with pressures and setbacks
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
• Presenting and communicating information

A leading manufacturing company, dedicated to delivering high-quality products and services to customers globally, is looking for a Reporting Financial Manager based in KwaZulu-Natal.

Job & Company Description:
We are looking for a skilled Reporting Financial Manager who is a qualified Chartered Accountant (South Africa) to oversee our client's financial reporting processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of accounting principles and practices. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial success of the organization and drive strategic decision-making through accurate and timely financial reporting.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

• CA(SA)
• Minimum of 3 years
• Financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
• Manufacturing, or similar hardcore industry preferred

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Group Reporting
• Consolidations
• Analysis

Package & Remuneration:
R 9000 - R 95000 - Annually

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more information contact:
Onthatile Diutloileng on
Recruitment Consultant: CA(SA) AND General Finance

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Financial Reporting at Emerald based in Fourways Johannesburg.

What will make you successful?The Head of Financial Reporting takes overall responsibility to produce financial reports, financial statements, budgets and forecasts.

This role will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer, and responsibilities also include overseeing tax matters, regulatory, investment and projects.

Responsibilities Overseeing completion of monthly trial balances, underwriting results and reporting to internal and external parties.Reinsurance accounting, including review of reinsurance credit control.Reconciliation of IFRS 4 vs IFRS 17 results (transition).Overseeing the VAT and income tax payment processes.Monthly management accounts preparation and presentation to Exco.Review of group reporting financial pack.Overseeing Group and internal projects.Preparation of annual financial statements.Preparation of annual tax return.Developing and maintaining budgets and quarterly forecasts.Regulatory reporting and compliance.Banking and investments – authorization of payments and managing investments.Peer Review - Internal review of Underwriting, Claims and SASRIA matters.Overseeing External and Internal auditors.Leading, overseeing, guiding and developing the finance team in an inspiring environment with open communication culture.Discover training needs and provide coaching for the finance team.Qualifications and ExperienceRelevant bachelor's degree and post graduate qualificationMinimum 10 years working experienceStrong knowledge of financial reporting, IFRS and taxTechnical skills : short term insurance and reinsurance accounting (non-negotiable)SAICA articles would be an advantageSkill and CompetenciesExcellent ability to problem-solve, along with solid analytical skills.Strong level of accuracy and self-reviewAbility to work at the conceptual as well as detailed level.Ability to review data and make relevant management decisions.Strong organisational and project management skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.Interpersonal skills, to lead, influence and motivate.Leading Self – taking ownership for own performance and decisions.High level of self-discipline and responsible individualFocused and results-oriented, driven by excellence, and a change agent.

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Financial Reporting • Johannesburg, Gauteng