Financial Accountant

A prominent, publicly listed multinational leader operating across complex multi-entity commercial sectors is seeking a technically sharp, highly motivated Financial Accountant to join their central finance structure. This position is custom-built for an ambitious early-career finance professional who excels at combining rigorous technical accounting governance with commercial planning, tax compliance, and executive performance analytics.

Operating within a sophisticated corporate environment, you will hold direct responsibility for divisional financial reporting, group consolidations, IFRS 3 technical treatments, rolling forecasting, and balance sheet integrity. The work culture is fast-paced, high-governance, and growth-oriented, offering direct mentorship from seasoned finance executives. If you are a CA(SA) or experienced post-articles finance candidate seeking a high-visibility listed platform to build your strategic financial capabilities, this multinational group offers an exceptional career runway.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting & Technical IFRS Governance: Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement packs, ensuring strict adherence to statutory standards and applying complex technical accounting treatments (including IFRS 3 business combinations).
• Group Consolidations & Intercompany Controls: Assist with multi-entity group consolidations, manage intercompany reconciliations, and optimize divisional reporting workflows to ensure total ledger accuracy.
• Taxation & Statutory Compliance: Execute corporate Income Tax and VAT compliance schedules, prepare supporting statutory reconciliations, and manage auditor requirements across annual audit cycles.
• FP&A, Budgeting & Variance Analytics: Support multi-unit budgeting frameworks, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis models, translating operational trends into actionable strategic insights.
• Financial Controls & Systems Improvement: Perform complex balance sheet reconciliations, strengthen internal governance controls, and participate in continuous process improvement initiatives across reporting systems.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Formal Education: A completed BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related commercial discipline.
• Professional Designation / Articles: Active CA(SA) designation, eligibility to register as a CA(SA), or candidates with completed SAICA/SAIPA articles and strong commercial experience will be highly regarded.
• Experience Track Record: 1 to 3 years of reference-backed post-articles commercial finance experience.
• Technical & Domain Expertise:
  • Comprehensive understanding of IFRS technical accounting, group consolidations, income tax, VAT, balance sheet reconciliations, and FP&A models.
  • Exposure to manufacturing, publishing, FMCG, or complex multi-entity commercial environments is highly advantageous.
  • Prior exposure to multinational or publicly listed corporate group structures is beneficial.
• Systems & Digital Capabilities:
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities are essential.
  • Practical exposure to SYSPRO or Acumatica software will be highly advantageous.
• Non-negotiables: Strong analytical problem-solving skills, uncompromised attention to detail, commercial acumen, and the resilience needed to manage competing priorities under tight listed reporting deadlines.

What is on offer (Why Apply):

• Secure a high-visibility, technical reporting seat within a respected, publicly listed multinational enterprise.
• High-impact exposure covering IFRS 3 technical accounting, multi-entity group consolidations, tax governance, and FP&A forecasting.
• A structured, high-accountability environment that actively invests in professional leadership development.

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