Sandton: Group Financial Manager posted by Smith Garb

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and coordinate group consolidation, reporting and financial planning processes
• Review and analyse monthly management results, providing insights and recommendations
• Compile and present group management packs and year-end reporting
• Ensure consistent application of IFRS, accounting standards and regulatory compliance across the group
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to Finance Heads within the cluster
• Evaluate business performance, identifying efficiency improvements and cost-saving opportunities
• Review and authorise journals, provisions and balance sheet reconciliations
• Design, implement and monitor internal controls and governance frameworks
• Oversee treasury functions and banking relationships, including hedging instruments
• Manage preparation of annual financial statements, tax computations and IFRS updates
• Coordinate and consolidate group budget submissions
• Support finance system enhancements, reporting automation and BI initiatives
• Assist the CFO with strategic projects, financial modelling and ad-hoc analysis

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) – essential
• At least 5 years’ post-articles experience in a group finance, financial management or consolidation-focused role
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS and group reporting
• Proven experience preparing and finalising financial statements in line with South African statutory requirements
• Sound knowledge of:
  • Income tax and deferred tax
  • Share-based payments
  • Corporate governance, risk and compliance
  • VAT, imports and exports
• Experience with hedging instruments such as FECs
• Exposure to stock environments advantageous (retail / wholesale preferred)
• Advanced MS Office skills and strong financial systems capability

Key Skills & Attributes

• High-level analytical ability with excellent attention to detail
• Strong commercial and business acumen
• Confident working under pressure in deadline-driven environments
• Results-focused with a hands-on, ownership mindset
• High levels of integrity and discretion
• Able to operate independently while collaborating across teams
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills

? This role will suit a senior CA(SA) seeking a group-level position with strategic exposure and operational influence.