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Massmart Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Massmart Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

The Manager: Reporting is responsible for leading the statutory and management reporting process across Massmart by managing month-end reporting cycles, ensuring compliance with internal control frameworks and accounting standards (IFRS), overseeing the integrity of financial information, and leading the preparation and review of management packs, Walmart reporting requirements, and annual financial statements. The role is also expected to provide strategic input to improve reporting processes and systems as well as ensuring audit readiness.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation and first-level review of monthly Flash results and commentary.
• Coordinate the timely and accurate submission of Walmart reporting packs (e.g. FRAP, CECL, 10K inputs, GL validations, roll forwards)
• Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts and ensure commentary is accurate and insightful.
• Oversee the accurate and timely completion of HFM reporting packs.

Month-End Close and General Ledger Oversight

• Manage the month-end close process for relevant general ledger accounts, ensuring integrity and accuracy.
• Ensure that proper controls are followed for journal entries, accruals, and other key close activities.
• Review daily and monthly entries in collaboration with Reporting Accountant(s).

Balance Sheet Reconciliations and Financial Controls

• Prepare and/or review assigned monthly balance sheet reconciliations in line with the Walmart Reconciliation Policy.
• Maintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with all finance policies and procedures.
• Identify control gaps and support remediation initiatives.

Year-End and Statutory Reporting

• Oversee the preparation and review of the year-end reporting package for relevant legal entities.
• Support the drafting and review of Annual Financial Statements (AFS) in compliance with IFRS.
• Lead the review and submission process of StatSA and 10K inputs to Walmart

Audit and Compliance

• Act as a key contact point for both internal and external auditors.
• Support the resolution of audit queries and ensure audit readiness for all reporting-related matters.

Systems and Process Improvement

• Oversee year-end roll-forward processes for SAP and/or Great Plains.
• Review and approve ERP account maintenance requests (e.g., new accounts, cost centers).
• Contribute to reporting process automation, improvement, and system enhancement projects.

Stakeholder Management

• Manage the relationship with key service providers, such as Genpact, ensuring the delivery of agreed service levels and proactively communicating any challenges.
• Maintain an open communication and positive working relationship with the Genpact team to ensure all transactional processing aligns with all required reporting deadlines and finance control policies are adhered to.
• Collaborate effectively with other Finance teams to ensure alignment of reporting data and understanding of business drivers impacting financial results.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand their reporting needs and ensure that provided reports are relevant and insightful.
• Work collaboratively with the Group Reporting team to ensure the consistent application of reporting policies and timelines.
• Actively participate in cross-functional projects, providing reporting expertise and ensuring that reporting requirements are considered in system implementations and process changes.

People Management

• Clearly communicate team goals and individual job expectations, aligning these with the overall controllership strategy. Provide team members with the resources and support they need to achieve these goals.
• Efficiently assign tasks to team members based on their skills and workload. Ensure all tasks are understood and are being carried out effectively and on time.
• Use tools and systems to ensure accountability in delivery which creates visibility as to the team’s progress and performance
• Regularly review team members' performance against objectives and provide constructive feedback and coaching. Recognize and reward excellent performance and address any performance issues promptly and effectively.
• Identify training and development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and knowledge. Provide mentorship and encourage continuous learning and improvement.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team culture. Encourage open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect. Celebrate team successes and ensure team members feel valued and motivated.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in in Finance / Accounting related qualification related qualifications.
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (SA) or equivalent professional qualification is advantageous.

Experience:

• 6+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting within a large, complex organization preferably in retail or multinational environments of which 2 years must have been managing a team.
• Experience in working with ERP systems such as SAP, HFM, or Great Plains.

Competencies and skills

• Solid understanding of IFRS principles and their application in financial reporting.
• Proven ability to prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports.
• Proficiency in managing balance sheet accounts and ensuring accurate reconciliations.
• Experience with relevant ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Great Plains) and financial reporting tools.
• Understanding audit processes and the ability to facilitate internal and external audits.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including service providers and auditors.
• Proven ability to manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Strong ability to analyze financial data, identify issues, and propose solutions.

Massmart is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all people including people with disabilities to apply for the role. Due to the volume of applications we receive, should you not hear from us within 14 days of your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

Please take note that by responding to this application and providing your personal information, you confirm your express and informed consent for Massmart Proprietary Limited and all its subsidiaries and all affiliated companies (“Massmart”), to process your personal information in order for Massmart to consider your application for this position. All Personal Information that you provide to the Company will be used and/or retained only for the purposes for which it is collected, where after it will be permanently destroyed. Your information is only retained if it is required by law or where you have given consent to us to retain such information for an extended period.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance and Other
• Industries Retail

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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.

Are you a Qualified CA(SA) with 1 year post article experience and looking to take the next step in your career?

Job & Company Description:
I am a Specialist Consultant that specializes in placing Finance professionals. Our client is recruiting for a Financial Reporting Accountant that will be responsible for financial reporting and financial analysis.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

• CA(SA)
• 0 to 1 years post article experience

Duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare financial statements
• Financial reporting and analysis
• Corporate finance
• Consolidation
• IFRS
• Financial planning
• Audit support

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A well-established FMCG company based in Johannesburg is seeking a proactive and dynamic Financial Reporting Accountant to join their team.

Job & Company Description:
This opportunity offers significant potential for professional growth and success in the financial field. Responsibilities include exposure to various financial aspects such as accounting, accounts payable, cost accounting, and treasury functions. Key duties involve providing financial reports, interpreting statements, recommending actions, and ensuring accuracy and reliability. Additionally, tasks encompass managing monthly closing processes, analyzing costs and pricing, reviewing payroll, maintaining fixed asset registers, reconciling bank and creditor accounts, and addressing tax-related matters.

• CA(SA)

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar environment
• Exposure to FMCG or Retail
• Knowledge of best practices in internal controls
• Solid understanding of local employment legislation and policies
• Commercial awareness
• MS Office and advanced Excel skills
• Strong reporting
• Ability to work in a fast moving, high pressured environment

R 750 000 - R 850 000 - Annually

Dive into an exciting opportunity within the dynamic Mining industry as a Financial Accountant. Take the next step in your career with a role that offers growth, challenge, and impact.

A global leader within the Mining industry is recruiting for the skills of a Finance Professional to join their team as a Financial Accountant. This organization strives to grow their employees within their careers. This is your chance to shape the future of finance and drive unparalleled success for their clients.

• Annual reporting
• Statutory financial statements
• Consolidation calculations
• Year end reporting
• Audits

• Completed BCom Accounting degree
• Honours degree (highly beneficial)
• Completed SAICA articles

• ENR / Mining / Oil and Gas audit clients
• Strong Excel knowledge

R 700 000 - R 800 000 - Annually

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.

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SUMMARY:

Tired of the same old spreadsheets, month-end déjà vu, and reports that disappear into the abyss? Good news—we’ve got a role that’s heavy on the numbers but light on the snooze factor.

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR /IZ

Date posted:

Friday, June 27, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:

Tired of the same old spreadsheets, month-end déjà vu, and reports that disappear into the abyss? Good news—we’ve got a role that’s heavy on the numbers but light on the snooze factor.

POSITION INFO:

About the Gig:

A listed multinational in the fast-moving world of automotives is on the hunt for a Financial Reporting Specialist who loves deadlines (kind of), dreams in Excel formulas, and knows their way around IFRS like it’s their hometown. If you’re a reporting whiz with an eye for detail and a flair for structure, then you might just be our person.

What You’ll Be Up To:

• Pulling together internal and external financial reports that make sense (and maybe even impress the board)
• Owning the month-end and quarter-end like a boss
• Tag-teaming with the budget and forecast crew
• Keeping tax and compliance reporting on the straight and narrow
• Supporting Board-level reporting without breaking a sweat
• Playing nice with Auditors and internal stakeholders
• Suggesting better ways to do things (we actually want you to)
• Making sure the numbers behave and follow all the rules (Hi IFRS and GAAP)
  
  

• CA(SA) qualification — yes, it’s a must
• 3–5 years post-articles experience (you know the ropes by now)
• A knack for Excel that borders on wizardry
• Sharp reporting instincts and attention to detail
• A healthy respect for compliance, but also an appetite for improvement
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries Advertising Services

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SUMMARY:

We are looking for a Financial Reporting Accountant to prepare financial reports of the organisation. The role assists the Head of Finance with supervision of finance professionals including graduate trainee(s). We have a permanent role in Centurion.

Financial Reporting Accountant

Recruiter:

The Hiring House

Job Ref:

JHB /SM

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

We are looking for a Financial Reporting Accountant to prepare financial reports of the organisation. The role assists the Head of Finance with supervision of finance professionals including graduate trainee(s). We have a permanent role in Centurion.

POSITION INFO:

Key Performance Areas

• Prepare and/or file Statutory returns (PROV TAX and ITR14)
• Review the audit file
• Prepare stakeholder reports (Board and management, Dtic, Prudential
• Authority, Financial Sector Conduct Authority, National Treasury and SARB);
• Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts;
• Preparation of the corporate annual financial statements in accordance to IFRS and the company's accounting policies
• Coordination of the audit process and liaison with internal and external auditors;
• Assist with the implementation of new accounting standards e.g. preparation of the implementation plan and related deliverables
• Co-develops the required best practice, systems and procedures to achieve business goals.
• Assist with adhoc assignments as requested by the Head of Finance or CFO
  
  

• An Accounting degree with articles
• CA(SA) or CIMA is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years working experience (3 years of articles and 2 years post article experience in a financial institution)
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries Advertising Services

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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.