44 Financial Reporting jobs in South Africa

Financial Reporting Manager - IT Distribution Sector

Our client in the IT Distribution and Office Supplies sector is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Financial Reporting Manager to oversee financial and management reporting across a large multi-branch environment. This role reports directly to the General Manager of Finance and offers the opportunity to partner with senior leadership on strategic financial initiatives while driving operational efficiency and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation, consolidation, and delivery of accurate and timely financial and management reports across multiple branches and divisions.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support decision making at both divisional and group levels.
• Partner closely with senior management, including Finance and Operations leadership, on high level projects such as ERP transformations and cross-divisional initiatives.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to ensure financial targets are met and risks are identified early.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS reporting standards, internal policies, and governance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting systems, and controls, with particular focus on leveraging ERP systems such as SAP/S4HANA.
• Act as a trusted financial partner to senior executives, providing commercial acumen and guidance to influence business strategy.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years post-articles experience in financial management or commercial finance, ideally within a listed entity or large product-driven/service environment.
• Proven expertise in financial reporting, management accounting, budgeting, and commercial finance.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS reporting standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP, and exposure to S/4HANA migration projects is highly advantageous.
• Prior experience consolidating financial data across multiple branches/divisions is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, coupled with flexibility to work beyond standard hours and travel to branches as required.

Educational Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related commercial field.
• CA(SA) or equivalent qualification is highly preferred.

If you are a results driven finance professional with the ambition to influence strategy and deliver high quality reporting within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, this is an excellent opportunity to elevate your career.

Mindcor will respond to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear back within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will, however, be retained for future opportunities.

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Must have US GAAP experience

Our client is a leading, globally integrated financial services organization. They are at the forefront of innovation and operational excellence, driving significant stakeholder value within the dynamic financial services sector. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced environment where you can make a tangible impact.

Are you a technically astute CA(SA) with a passion for financial reporting and consolidation? We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our client's Group Finance team. This role offers a unique chance to hone your skills in a complex, dual-reporting environment, contributing directly to high-quality consolidated financial statements. You'll be instrumental in ensuring compliance with stringent international and local listing requirements, working with a global team and driving process improvements. If you thrive on detail, enjoy problem-solving, and are eager to grow within a reputable financial services leader, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities:

• Spearhead the monthly, quarterly, and annual preparation of consolidated financial statements under IFRS, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
• Oversee the end-to-end consolidation process for a diverse portfolio of entities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Contribute to the preparation of critical external reporting packs for JSE and NYSE filings, including integrated reports and annual disclosures.
• Collaborate effectively with external auditors, ensuring seamless interim and year-end audits.
• Champion technical accounting excellence by researching and applying IFRS and relevant US GAAP standards.
• Play a key role in the implementation of new accounting standards and group-wide policies.
• Ensure robust compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Foster strong working relationships with global finance teams, providing guidance on reporting requirements.
• Support the enhancement and automation of consolidation and reporting processes, leveraging advanced systems.

Requirements:

Must-Haves:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))
• Minimum of 2 years post-articles experience in a group finance or reporting function.
• Proven experience in group consolidations, multi-currency reporting, and intercompany eliminations.
• Exposure to US GAAP.
• Experience with JSE and/or NYSE reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Should you not hear from us in two weeks from application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Function

To manage the processes and resources accountable for the on time and accurate reporting of financial information as well as the provision of financial management packs, contributing to operational effectiveness, client / customer satisfaction, reduced risk, profitability and compliance to relevant policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Performance Areas

• Support function to Vice President Finance: Healthcare SSA.
• Lead financial reporting monthly including month-end close processes.
• Deliver financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to all stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with the Imperial financial processes, policies and disciplines.
• Execute financial compliance or operational reviews.
• Assist with coordination of work with risk, legal, commercial, compliance, tax and other control-related activities and with other assurance providers.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify controls in place to mitigate identified risks.
• Identify control and reporting gaps and execute on opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with special requests and projects as required on accounting and compliance or commercial matters.
• Conduct reviews of operating companies balance sheets and GL reconciliations
• Assist with analysis of operating companies' financial statements to drive efficiencies.
• Manage reporting calendar for Healthcare SSA.
• Commercial finance business partnering with Market Access Healthcare operations.
• Identify cost saving initiatives in operating companies.
• Conduct margin analysis to ensure profitability of operating companies.
• Manage accounts for Healthcare Head office, including expense recognition and review as well monthly reporting.
• Deliver investment evaluations as required, including calculations of metrics such as net present value, ROCE, internal rate of return and payback period.
• Deliver monthly reporting packs and presentations for Healthcare Head Office.
• Lead direct reports in ensuring the delivery of Healthcare reporting timeously and accurately.
• Ensure development of direct reports, including succession planning and delegating as appropriate.

Qualifications Required

• CA (SA) qualification.

Experience and Skills Required

• Minimum 5 years post articles experience.
• Strong accounting and consolidations application in a multi-currency environment.
• Up to date and sound IFRS knowledge and application.
• Strong tax knowledge.
• Hyperion experience is advantageous.
• Healthcare experience is advantageous.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world's trade flow better, changing what's possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that's fit for the future.

We're rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we're at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what's possible.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

EEO Statement

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or belief.

By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.

We're looking for a
hands-on and dynamic Reporting Specialist
to join a fast-growing software and services business that helps large listed and public organisations
automate their reporting and planning processes
.

In this role, you'll work directly with some of South Africa's most prominent companies, implementing and supporting a powerful consolidation, reporting, and planning software solution.

What You'll Do

• Partner with clients to automate reporting and planning processes using our software.
• Build
  financial reporting and planning applications
  from the ground up.
• Design and configure
  group reporting structures
  and Excel-based data templates.
• Import data from multiple source systems and set up analysis tools.
• Create
  final reports and presentations
  for executive use.
• Provide
  post-implementation client support
  – including training, troubleshooting, and identifying areas for process improvement.

What We're Looking For

• A relevant
  Financial Degree
  (BCom Finance or equivalent) or completed CIMA.
• Strong knowledge of
  financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
  .
• 5+ years of experience
  in either:
• A financial role (management reporting, FP&A, etc.) with full reporting and planning responsibility; OR
• A role implementing/supporting financial reporting software.
• Advanced Excel skills
  (model building, formulas, graphs, conditional formatting).
• Strong communication skills and confidence in engaging directly with clients.
• A problem-solver with
  initiative, energy, and ownership
  .

We'd Love to See if You Can…

When screening, we'll be looking for candidates who:

• Can
  build financial models from scratch
  (not just update templates).
• Show initiative in setting up
  new reporting packs
  by asking the right questions and designing scalable solutions.
• Double-check accuracy using
  controls, reconciliations, and validations
  – not just trust the system.
• Clearly understand concepts like
  Budget YTD
  and how to automate it in Excel.
• Can handle interruptions by staying flexible and focused while supporting others when needed.

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If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

We also invite you to contact us to discuss your next career move in finance

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Angelique Jardim

Specialist Recruitment Consultant

To investigate, analyse and report on current business processes, financial information, budgets and forecasting, operational processes and needs of the business.

Reporting and Analysis

Operational financial results reports to prepare from POS systems / BI systems- Stock transfer reports to prepare and to resolve discrepancies- Preparation of presentations and reports for directors and shareholders meetings- Streamline and automate various financial reports- Various reporting from BI portals- Ensure quality control & integrity of all financial transactions, compliance, and financial reporting- Cash Flow forecasting and schedules when needed

Project Management
Assistance with possible new POS system to implement
Any other projects required

Accounting:
Back-up for the financial accountants to do their financial counting work, when needed
Budget preparations and importing into accounting

Audits:
Audit preparations, schedules, queries, etc.
SARS and Franchisor related audits
Local store marketing schedules, assist in audits, send information to agent

Requirements:
BCom Accounting degree or finance Diploma
Management Accounting experience
BI Reporting experience
Previous Retail / Stock environment experience is required
Pastel Evolution will be a strong advantage
Following Instructions & Procedures
Excellent reporting skills
Delivering Results & Meeting Expectations
Structured & Organised Approach
Focused on Detail & Accuracy
Be able to manage Volume, Stress & Deadlines
Strong Communication
Completely proficient in English
High Computer Literacy
Advanced Excel Skills (non-negotiable)
Adhering to Principles & Values
Initiative-taker, Adaptable, Energetic & Confident

Salary - R40 000pm CTC

Be Part of Shaping the Future of Finance

At Capitec, we're not just reporting numbers- we're telling the story of one of South Africa's most dynamic banks. We're on the lookout for a talented Team Leader: Financial Reporting who's ready to bring technical excellence, leadership, and fresh thinking to a team that keeps our business future-fit and transparent.

Why Join Capitec Finance?

Our Finance division is the backbone of trust and credibility, ensuring that every decision is guided by accurate insights. By joining us, you'll be part of a team that doesn't just crunch numbers we provide the data and analysis that influence investors, analysts, regulators, and the broader financial community.

Here, you'll work with passionate professionals who love making complexity simple, applying world-class IFRS expertise, and pushing boundaries to create best-in-class reporting.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and inspire a team of financial reporting specialists.

• Deliver accurate and timely financial reports that shape key business and investor decisions.

• Apply deep IFRS knowledge to solve complex reporting challenges.

• Collaborate across functions to ensure alignment and compliance at group level.

• Mentor, coach, and develop your team to reach their full potential.

What You'll Bring

• A Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification with Honours in Accounting.

• At least 5 years' post-article experience in IFRS reporting at group level.

• 3+ years' experience leading small teams, with a passion for coaching and mentoring.

• Strong analytical and interpretive skills, with proven experience collaborating across functions.

Why Capitec?

We're not just a bank, we're a team on a mission to make banking simpler, smarter, and more human. Joining us means growth, purpose, and the chance to shape the future of finance in South Africa.

If you're ready to lead with impact and take financial reporting to the next level, we'd love to meet you.

Capitec is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals.

You bring your passion and your talent. We bring an inspiring international work environment. Together, we form the perfect combination.

Are you a South African Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) or Associate General Accountant (AGA(SA)) with at least 4 years of experience and are you passionate about working in a top-quality and international financial reporting environment? Do you have a deep understanding of the relevant standards and their implications and relevant experience drafting reports through Caseware Financials? Are you experienced in applying

International Standard on Related Services (ISRS) 4410? And would you like to be an integrated part of an international team of top-quality accountants, having the opportunity for short or longer term secondments to The Netherlands?

We're looking for a talented South African Accountant to join our international team, working from our office in Cape Town or Stellenbosch, being part a bright team of qualified accountants (in South Africa and The Netherlands).

Do you recognize yourself? Do you think you and BrightOrange Staffing could form a perfect combination? Apply immediately or contact our recruiter.

Who are we?

At SanlamAllianz, we are proud to be the largest pan-African, non-banking financial services organisation on the continent. With operations across 26 African countries (excluding South Africa), our diverse portfolio spans life insurance, general insurance, retail credit, health, bancassurance, and asset management. Guided by our core values of Innovation, Care, Integrity, and Collaboration , we are committed to realising our vision of being the most admired financial services group in Africa. We foster a high-performance, energising, and inclusive culture where employees feel cared for, empowered, and challenged to deliver their best work. At SanlamAllianz, we believe that when people are inspired and supported, they live with confidence — and together, we achieve excellence.

What will you do?

The role is responsible for supporting the Head of GI T1 Financial Accounting & Reporting (Tier 1 Lead) in delivering accurate, complete, timely, and high-quality country financial reporting for Tier 1 entities. This includes assisting with day-to-day activities such as building strong relationships with T1 CFOs and resolving significant financial accounting and close-related queries. The role also involves supporting special projects and requests, including addressing risk issues, financial statement clean-up initiatives, and assessing compliance with SAZ Group accounting policies. In addition, it supports the implementation of SAZ Group reporting requirements by developing practical guidelines for consistent and effective application across Tier 1 entities.

What will make you successful in this role?

Responsibilities amongst others includes the following:

• Ensure T1 countries maintain and improve financial reporting processes, delivering timely, accurate, and IFRS/SAZ-compliant information.
• Monitor T1 countries' adherence to financial close timetables, identify risks to deadlines, and support with remedial solutions.
• Analyse reported results using the GI Cluster Financial Reporting system, flag anomalies, and investigate where needed.
• Review outputs and controls used in financial close processes across T1 entities.
• Assist in developing and monitoring SOPs/guidelines for key financial processes (e.g., SOCE), recommending and driving improvements.
• Support implementation of key financial close practices (e.g., balance sheet analytics, actuarial reserving reviews, variance analysis).
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including T1 CFOs, Cluster/Group Finance, regulators, and auditors.
• Assist in resolving financial reporting queries related to T1 countries.
• Support special projects such as accounting policy, tax, and actuarial matters, ensuring adherence to regulations and SAZ policies.
• Hold regular feedback meetings with the T1 Lead to track progress, raise issues, and align priorities.
• Contribute to rolling out the GI Cluster Finance Strategy and Finance Transformation initiatives.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in financial accounting, with relevant Financial Reporting experience, or with experience in a related field
• Relevant knowledge of IFRS / applicable local regulations and driving the implementation there-of.
• CA(SA)

Knowledge and Skills

• Fluent in English and French.
• Maintain a good understanding of country and Cluster Financial Reporting processes.
• Proficiency in Financial Services Group Consolidation systems and practices.
• Relevant statutory and regulatory reporting experience.
• Uphold high ethical values and drive a culture of compliance with a good appreciation of the value of an effective internal control system.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to deal with competing priorities and be resilient
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Analytical and conceptual thinking (solving of complex problems)
• Building and maintaining relationships with external and internal clients
• Pro-active individual with the ability to work independently as well as a member of a team
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet stringent deadlines
• Attention to detail

Core Competencies

Being resilient - Contributing through others

Collaborates - Contributing through others

Customer focus - Contributing through others

Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others

Drives results - Contributing through others

Build a successful career with us

We're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are the key components to ensure a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

Who are we?
At SanlamAllianz, we are proud of being the largest Pan-African, non-banking financial services organization on the continent. Our dynamic operations span across 27 African countries (excluding South Africa), and our business is focused on life insurance, general insurance, retail credit, health, bancassurance, and asset management. Our core values - Innovation, Care, Integrity and Collaboration - guide our vision of distinguishing ourselves as the most admired financial services group in Africa. We nurture a high-performance, energising and engaging culture. Why? Because we, as employees of SanlamAllianz, understand the importance of feeling cared for, empowered, challenged to produce our best work and live with confidence.

What will you do?
You will be accountable and responsible for the accuracy, completeness, correctness and on-time financial reporting for the SAZ GI Cluster (end-to-end ownership). Specifically accountable and responsible to the Cluster CFO for supporting all aspects of the Group Financial Reporting process, including the submission of the group reporting instructions, the project management of the reporting process, the compilation and submission of the Cluster results, satisfactory resolution of all queries and all related ancillary aspects such as, the management of the compilation process for preparing the periodic financial statement disclosure notes. All activities are executed with and through the Tier leadership team. You will be responsible for building and leading a high-performing and continuously growing & innovative One Financial Reporting team that delivers high value strategic financial information and insight to the Cluster.

What will make you successful in this role?
Deliver high quality and timeous Financial Reporting

• Ensure the establishment of effective in-country reporting under IFRS as per JV standards and policy;
• Streamline the reporting process from entities to the hub and into the Group reporting tool (HFM);
• Ensure internal financial controls and financial IFRS compliance, as well as, ensure that all relevant Group Accounting policies are adhered to in our countries as well as at the hub;
• Overall ownership of the planning, project management and coordination of the Cluster's Financial Close process including aspects such as, and the planning of the closing calendar and the work executed for reporting;
• Ensure timely reporting;
• Ensure proper review and control over the numbers reported for the GI Cluster ;
• Take full ownership of the GI Cluster results on Group Tools (e.g. HFM, TM1) including collaborating with SAZ Central team on consolidation topics (examples: ensuring the consolidation team receives the correct data, in the correct format, on time, to be able to perform the consolidation entries correctly. Take full ownership of the final Consolidated Cluster results produced by Group in terms of being responsible to fully explain these results and the changes that take place there-in. Through-out 2025, continue to take increased responsibility for the actual performance of the GI Cluster consolidation.).
• Strengthen the intercompany processes;
• Effectively and efficiently resolve emerging financial reporting problems such as, SOCE;
• Support of key in-country accounting matters e.g. merger accounting;
• Supervise the completion of annual financial statements (AFS) in-country by the agreed Group deadline; and
• Ensure timely sign-off on audits (Group reporting and in-country reporting);

Build a High Performing One Finance Team

• Build productive working relationships with, and between, the Tier leads
• Build productive Country CFO relationships, with initial emphasis on Tier 1 CFOs. Ensure effective ongoing two-way communication on all key financial reporting matters.
• With the support of the Tier leads, build a high performing One Finance team across the countries, the Hub and including Group, where collaboration, innovation and mutual support is optimized.
• Ensure optimal collaboration with all Cluster CFO reports which will enable effective execution of the GI Cluster Finance strategy

Optimally manage key stakeholder relationships

• Collaboration with all relevant stakeholders, including other teams in the GI Cluster;
• Manage relationships with Internal and External auditors at the hub and in-country level;

Transform the Finance function and deliver necessary special projects

• Work effectively with the Finance Strategy & Change Lead and the Cluster CFO to ensure the optimal implementation of the GI Lighthouse transformation plan. There-after drive continuous innovation in the Reporting function and ensure the ongoing execution of the Cluster (and Group) Finance strategy;
• Collaborate with relevant countries and Group on M&A topics to ensure that the correct entries are booked by the GI team and what consolidation must be performed);
• Ad hoc support on M&A and valuation matters

Qualification and Experience

• Qualified Chartered Accountant or degree in economics and a master's in management control, audit or information systems.
• 10+ years of practical accounting/insurance experience
• Bilingual in French and English would be beneficial

Knowledge and Skills

• Sufficient knowledge in applying IFRS and local statutory/regulatory guidelines and rules
• In-depth experience managing enterprise- wide accounting function
• Team leadership experience
• Accounting system knowledge
• Deals effectively with ambiguity and resistance in a group setting

Personal Attributes

• Ability to plan and prioritise work to meet commitments
• Ability to manages complexity
• Organisational savvy
• Ability to optimise work processes
• Analytical skills
• Promotion of effective, timely, open and transparent communication on all important financial reporting matters
• Uphold high ethical values and build a strong culture of compliance with strong internal controls

Core Competencies
Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others

Customer focus - Contributing through others

Drives results - Contributing through others

Collaborates - Contributing through others

Being resilient - Contributing through others

Build a successful career with us
We're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Turnaround time
The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Our commitment to transformation
The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are the key components to ensure a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.