Group Finance and Management Accountant at Robert Walters

• An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Group Finance and Management Accountant to join a leading, listed fintech organisation based in Johannesburg. This role offers the chance to work at the heart of a dynamic, acquisitive enterprise that operates across multiple locations and is committed to the highest standards of financial transparency and regulatory compliance.

What you'll do:

As a Group Finance and Management Accountant, you will immerse yourself in a varied role that spans financial accounting, management reporting, compliance oversight, and strategic project participation. Your day-to-day activities will involve

• Collaborate with Shared Services and operating teams to align group financial workstreams with IFRS and US GAAP standards.
• Support finance transformation projects, including new reporting tools, FP&A enhancements, process automation, ERP updates, and procurement improvements.
• Contribute to monthly management processes, including financial controls and group-level activities like B-BBEE compliance.
• Assist in preparing IFRS financial statements, SEC filings, and regulatory disclosures, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Partner with local and US Finance teams to address complex accounting issues and streamline reconciliations.
• Work with the Group Financial Director on tax compliance across entities by contributing to tax-related workstreams.
• Play a key role in SOX compliance by reviewing controls, conducting testing, maintaining documentation, and supporting remediation efforts.
• Maintain audit trails for financial processes and implement best practice documentation across segments.
• Provide input on consolidated budgets and forecasts, focusing on Shared Services costs in collaboration with FP&A and divisional finance teams.
• Support ad hoc finance projects, system improvements, API integrations, and strategic initiatives like group reorganisations.

What you bring:

To excel as a Group Finance and Management Accountant you will bring a blend of technical expertise in accounting principles

• CA(SA) designation is essential for this role.
• 3 to 5 years’ post-qualification experience ideally gained within fintech, SaaS or digital banking environments.
• Demonstrated experience working within SOX-compliant environments along with exposure to US GAAP.
• Proficiency in preparing consolidated accounts under IFRS standards coupled with hands-on knowledge of regulatory filings.
• Advanced Excel skills are necessary for financial modelling tasks while familiarity with modern financial software tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong analytical thinking.
• A proven track record of collaborating effectively across functions.
• Ethical conduct combined with operational excellence.
• An understanding of digital financial products or payment platforms plus awareness of their regulatory landscapes would be beneficial.