Group Finance Executive
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Job Location:
Midrand - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you a technically strong commercially astute CA(SA) ready to step into a high-impact leadership role We are seeking an exceptional Group Financial Executive to take ownership of group-wide financial reporting governance and strategic finance initiatives within a dynamic and evolving organisation.
This is more than a reporting role its an opportunity to partner with senior leadership influence decision-making at Board level and play a key role in shaping the financial future of the business.
This is more than a reporting role its an opportunity to partner with senior leadership influence decision-making at Board level and play a key role in shaping the financial future of the business.
What Youll Be Responsible For
As the Group Financial Executive you will operate at the heart of the organisations financial ecosystem:
As the Group Financial Executive you will operate at the heart of the organisations financial ecosystem:
- Take full ownership of Group financial reporting ensuring the integrity of the general ledger management accounts balance sheets cash flow budgets and forecasts
- Drive IFRS compliance acting as the Groups technical accounting expert and advisor
- Lead and enhance the monthly reporting process ensuring accuracy completeness and timeliness
- Partner closely with divisional and subsidiary finance teams to ensure alignment and reporting excellence
- Oversee Board Audit Committee and Sub-Committee reporting packs ensuring high-quality and timely submissions
- Play a key role in SENS announcements investor engagement and analyst queries
- Act as the primary liaison for external auditors managing interim and year-end audit processes
- Lead financial input into corporate actions including acquisitions disposals restructures and Purchase Price Allocations
- Support Group Treasury with cash flow forecasting dividend planning and capital management
- Oversee compliance with JSE and regulatory reporting requirements
- Drive automation system improvements and process optimisation across Group Finance
- Contribute to Integrated Reporting and ESG initiatives including Social & Ethics responsibilities
- Maintain governance frameworks such as Limits of Authority
- Lead mentor and develop a high-performing finance team
- Act as a trusted deputy to the Group Financial Director
- CA(SA) qualification is essential
- Minimum 10 years post-articles experience with strong exposure to Group finance
- Deep technical expertise in IFRS and financial reporting
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with Sage X3 Finnivo or similar ERP/reporting systems
- Proven ability to operate at a strategic and operational level
- Strong commercial acumen and a holistic understanding of finance functions
- Exceptional attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture
- Excellent communication influencing and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working across cross-functional teams in complex environments
- A results-driven mindset with a passion for excellence and continuous improvement
- High visibility role with direct exposure to Executive leadership and the Board
- Opportunity to influence strategic decision-making and business direction
- A platform to drive innovation automation and transformation in finance
- Clear succession pathway as an understudy to the Group Financial Director
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