Senior Financial Manager (Group Reporting) at Flash Group

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Financial Reporting & Compliance
• Ownership of month-end close & consolidations
• Statutory accounts, IFRS & regulatory reporting (including all SARS related items)
• Maintenance of financial controls & policies
• Budgeting & forecasting process
• Quarter end, Budget, 3YR plan
• Board & Executive Reporting
• Serve as the key liaison with auditors, regulators, and company secretaries
• Support internal teams with technical accounting guidance and IFRS updates
• We are looking for leaders who provide ongoing coaching and feedback, proactively manage team performance, and support employee career development. Ideal candidates will excel in hiring and retaining high performers, actively managing change, and role modelling behaviours that align with our culture and values.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• CA(SA) or equivalent Chartered Accountant qualification (essential)
• 8+ years post-articles experience in financial reporting, with at least 3 years at a senior level
• Strong background in group consolidations, statutory reporting, and IFRS compliance
• Experience working with or within a listed company environment
• Big 4 audit background or regulatory reporting experience is highly advantageous
• Exposure to FinTech, Financial Services, or high-growth digital businesses is preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Expert knowledge of IFRS and group consolidation principles
• Understanding of listing requirements
• Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency environments
• Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills
• Familiarity with internal control frameworks

COMPETENCIES / ATTRIBUTES:

• High attention to detail and technical accuracy.
• Strong project management and ability to work under pressure. 
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to changing regulatory and business environments.