Group Senior Accountant

The role is responsible for leading the group’s financial reporting, consolidation, budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information. The role exists to provide a strong numbers-focused view of group financial performance, position, and trends to support reporting, planning, and decision-making. REQUIREMENTS Financial Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting Lead the annual budgeting and medium term to long term financial planning processes. Monitor budget performance, analyse variances, and recommend corrective actions. Prepare rolling forecasts for the group and scenario analysis to support planning and sustainability. Financial Reporting and Compliance Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in line with IFRS, legislation, and internal policies. Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, including close timetables, review controls, and timely submission of results across all entities. Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management and statutory reports. Oversee group consolidation, intercompany reconciliations and eliminations, consolidated group reporting, budgets, and annual financial statements. Prepare and review financial inputs and reporting packs for lenders, auditors, and other external stakeholders. Ensure compliance with statistical and government reporting requirements. Governance, Controls and Risk Management Ensure compliance with financial controls, policies, and procedures. Ensure balance sheet integrity through robust reconciliations, review controls, analysis, and timely resolution of reconciling items. Ensure compliance with financial legislation, tax requirements, and governance frameworks. Identify, assess, and manage financial risks, including fraud prevention and detection. Operational Financial Management and Shared Services Oversee cash flow management, working capital, funding requirements and cost optimisation initiatives. Support procurement, contract management, and capital expenditure evaluation from a financial perspective. Treasury Management Oversee cash flow forecasting. Conduct annual banking facility reviews. Monitor covenants, foreign exchange exposure, and offshore fund repatriation. Payroll Management Oversee payroll function and ensure compliance with legislative and tax requirements. Monitor HRM payroll system performance, compliance, and enhancements. Taxation Review tax computations and returns. Oversee SARS queries and ensure resolution of outstanding issues. Support tax planning initiatives, including transfer pricing policy updates. Insurance Management Oversee insurance claims management and reporting. Manage annual insurance renewals and ensure adequate coverage for local and offshore operations. Policy, Procedures and Standards Ensure compliance to all financial policies and procedures. Interpret and implement changes in IFRS and other applicable financial reporting standards. People Management Oversee day-to-day team management and communication. Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders.