Group Financial Controller Consolidation

To drive the accurate and timely consolidation of the Groups financial information by coordinating inputs from multiple business units ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal accounting policies and supporting the preparation of high-quality financial reports for management shareholders and regulatory bodies. The role serves as a central point of expertise in group consolidation processes and systems contributes to audit readiness and supports strategic financial planning through effective budgeting forecasting and reporting.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• CA (SA)

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

• 1 5 years post post-article experience
• Experience in a financial and consolidation environment will be an advantage

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Manage and coordinate the submission of monthly financial information by business units to produce the following deliverables:
  • Consolidated flash results
  • Consolidated management accounts
  • Consolidated forecast
• Assist with the timely preparation of the financial section of the Groups Consolidated Annual Report and other financial statements
• Liaise with and provide assistance to internal and external auditors during audits
• Manage coordinate and assist with the submission of budget and forecast packs by business units
• Compile financial information required annually by shareholders for regulatory purposes
• Assist with the preparation of the reports to the Group ARCC
• Ensure compliance by the Group with IFRS through assisting with the alignment of the Groups accounting policies with changes in IFRS and the consistent application of these policies when submitting financial results
• Assist with IFRS technical queries by business
• Be the centre of excellence on the Groups consolidation software ensuring in depth understanding of the system and adequate training for users
• Maintain the budget- and financial reporting pack ensuring completeness of information submitted onto the consolidation system
• Ad-hoc financial projects as and when required

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES

• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Proficiency in financial accounting systems e.g. SAP and Cognos Controller will be an advantage
• Knowledge of IFRS

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Highly analytical
• High performance
• Result driven
• Team player
• Accuracy/attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Ability to work well under pressure

Closing Date: 05 June 2026

Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants who have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest.

The filling of this position will be aligned with AFGRIs Employment Equity Policy.

Applicants are informed that in order to be considered for any application for employment we will have to process their personal information. A law known as the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) provides that when one processes anothers personal information such collection retention dissemination and use of that persons personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.

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