Group Financial Accountant at The Coca-Cola Company

• Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Group Financial Accountant, to join the Finance team at CCBA. The role will report to the Group Head Financial Control.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

• Financial Consolidation : Ensure timely and accurate consolidation of monthly actuals, quarterly forecasts, and annual reporting cycles for the CCBA Group, in line with accounting policies and regulatory standards
• Data Management and Process Improvement : Manage the data set within the Hyperion Financial Management system, resolving data quality or completeness issues and driving process improvements based on recurring data submission challenges
• Stakeholder Engagement and Support : Engage with internal finance teams across CCBA countries and external auditors to ensure smooth communication, resolve reporting issues, and provide ongoing technical accounting support
• Statutory and Regulatory Compliance : Ensure the statutory reporting requirements for CCBA, Mauritius, and Netherlands holding companies are met, in compliance with IFRS and local regulatory standards
• Training and Development : Provide coaching and training to finance staff across the organization, supporting long-term capability development and enhancing financial expertise
• Financial Reporting Optimization : Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize reporting processes, assess results, and provide recommendations for improvements to enhance financial reporting efficiency and accuracy

Skills, Experience & Education    
Skills:

• Proficiency in consolidating financial data, managing monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and US GAAP, with the ability to apply these standards to group-level financial reporting and consolidation.
• Ability to produce accurate, timely, and compliant financial reports, including consolidated financial statements and statutory filings
• Experience with financial systems, particularly Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), to manage and analyze financial data effectively
• Strong focus on identifying recurring issues and implementing improvements to streamline financial reporting processes
• Proficiency in providing technical accounting advice, particularly on complex consolidation issues and financial reporting challenges.
• Strong knowledge of statutory reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations
• Strong analytical abilities to identify discrepancies, assess financial data, and provide pragmatic solutions to reporting challenges.
• High-level proficiency in Excel, SAP, and financial consolidation tools like HFM to manage and streamline financial reporting
• Strong attention to detail in reviewing financial data and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant standards

Experience:

• 12+ years in financial accounting and group consolidations, with experience in IFRS and US GAAP

Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (SA), CIMA, CTA

Deadline:18th March,2026