Group Financial Controller

Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Lead the preparation of monthly group consolidations, including intercompany eliminations and equity-accounted investments
• Draft consolidated annual financial statements (AFS) in accordance with IFRS and group standards
• Own the integrity and governance of the group chart of accounts and financial statement mapping

Technical Accounting & Policy

• Maintain and enforce group accounting policies, ensuring consistent application across BUs
• Provide technical guidance and write position papers for complex transactions (e.g. fair value, revenue recognition, financial instruments, IFRS 9)
• Monitor emerging accounting standards and assess their impact on the group

Audit, Compliance & Control

• Own the technical deliverables for external audits, including coordination of documentation across business units
• Partner with the Senior FM and BU FMs to ensure timely audit completion and clean audit outcomes
• Review reconciliations and journals with a focus on technical correctness and compliance

Finance Process Improvement

• Identify and drive improvements in consolidation, reporting, and control processes (with a focus on automation and scalability)
• Support projects involving new products, funds, or entities to ensure appropriate accounting setup

Collaboration & Support

• Partner with BU Financial Managers to resolve accounting issues and review submissions
• Provide technical support for budgeting, forecasting, and capital management processes (as needed)
• Assist the CFO in preparing technical commentary for board or regulatory reporting

What You'll Bring:

• BCom Honours or equivalent; CA(SA) strongly preferred
• 5–7 years post-articles experience, with strong exposure to IFRS
• Prior experience with consolidated group reporting
• Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in cloud-based finance systems advantageous
• Exposure to financial services, investment management, or fund structures preferred

Key Competencies

• Technically strong and highly accurate.
• Able to work independently, yet collaborates well across functions.
• Confident communicator — able to translate accounting into clear explanations.
• Proactive, process-oriented mindset.
• Comfortable working under pressure during reporting cycles