Group Finance Reporting Manager - JHB at Robert Walters

What you'll do:

As Group Financial Reporting Manager, you will be immersed in a multifaceted role that spans financial reporting excellence, regulatory compliance, internal controls management, and strategic project participation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you

• Support group-wide financial reporting for IFRS and US GAAP, ensuring alignment and driving process improvements.
• Lead finance transformation projects, including new consolidation tools, FP&A enhancements, process automation, ERP changes, and procurement upgrades.
• Oversee monthly management and group reporting for operating entities and the overall group within the financial control function.
• Manage IFRS financial statements, SEC filings, and regulatory disclosures with accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with the US Finance Reporting team on complex accounting issues to ensure global consistency.
• Assist the Group Financial Director with tax compliance and participate in tax-related workstreams.
• Work with Group Finance teams to ensure timely submissions, resolve reconciling items, and improve processes.
• Contribute to SOX compliance by reviewing processes, designing controls, conducting testing, and supporting remediation efforts.
• Maintain documentation and audit trails while promoting best practices across segments.
• Provide input on consolidated budgets and forecasts, focusing on shared services costs and collaborating with divisional finance teams on strategic planning.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Group Financial Reporting Manager position brings

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (or related field) and CA(SA) or equivalent qualification required.
• 3-5 years’ post-qualification experience in financial leadership within fintech, SaaS, or digital banking preferred.
• Experience in Group Finance with exposure to group reporting is advantageous.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance, IFRS, and US GAAP reporting is desirable.
• Knowledge of digital financial products, payment platforms, or regulatory landscapes is beneficial.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to present complex financial information effectively.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret data and support decision-making.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and build relationships beyond finance is essential.
• High ethical standards and a focus on operational excellence are expected.
• Proficiency in financial software tools and advanced Excel skills for modeling and analysis is important.