South Africa: Group Management Accountant

An established financial services institution is seeking a Group Management Accountant to join their finance team on a 6-month contract. This role will be responsible for management reporting, financial analysis, and supporting key business decisions through accurate, timely insights. It’s a great opportunity for a hands-on accountant who can work independently, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys improving systems and processes. What you’ll be doing: Review monthly accounting entries and reconciliations Prepare and analyse management reports Support budgeting and forecasting cycles Ensure all control accounts, balance sheets, and income statements are reconciled monthly Assist Regional Managers with financial information and reporting Liaise with internal and external auditors Resolve reconciling and long-outstanding balance sheet items Drive process, systems, and internal control improvements Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support as needed Assist with B-BBEE reporting and compliance What we’re looking for: BCom Accounting (Honours or CIMA preferred) CA(SA) or CIMA qualification advantageous 3-5 years’ relevant experience in financial services or insurance Strong IFRS and technical accounting knowledge Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas) Experience with MS Dynamics / Great Plains / Business Central advantageous Deadline-driven, analytical, and solutions-oriented with excellent communication skills Why join this team? You’ll work within a collaborative, performance-driven environment where your input is valued and you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting across the group. It’s an opportunity to gain exposure to group-level consolidation and management reporting within a respected insurance brand, ideal for a finance professional seeking short-term contract exposure in a high-performing team. Please note If you haven’t heard back from us within two weeks of submitting your application, unfortunately your application has not been successful this time. We’d still love to stay connected follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities that match your profile