Role
Group Reporting Accountant
Location
Stellenbosch
Industry
Financial Services
Our client is redefining credit across Africa with simple, fast personal loans. Their products help clients unlock their potential and achieve more. As one of Africa's fastest growing lenders, they combine a client-first mindset with innovative technology and data analytics to make life easy for our clients.
In this role, the Group Reporting Accountant will work closely with finance teams across South Africa and assist in making controls simpler, more consistent and more automated.
Key Responsibilities
Review monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated accounts and financial statements, working with country finance teams to keep reporting accurate, consistent and on time.
Work through complex IFRS matters, recommend practical accounting solutions and perform quarterly group valuations, including investments, impairments and the loan book.
Work with external auditors and country finance teams to resolve queries, keep the audit moving and get everything signed off on time.
Own NetSuite administration and finance integrations, improving systems to make financial reporting and day-to-day work easier.
Design and improve practical controls, processes and tools that help country teams close accurately and on time, without unnecessary admin.
Support Group FP&A with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, while helping move group reporting projects forward.
Share knowledge and provide practical training to help country teams use finance systems, apply accounting standards and follow processes consistently.
Requirements
Registered with SAICA as a CA(SA).
At least 2 - 5 years’ post-articles experience.
Hands-on group reporting and consolidation in a multi-entity, multi-currency business.
Solid IFRS knowledge, and the confidence to defend your position with auditors and senior finance leaders.
The ability to see what’s happening in the business and how it shows up in the numbers.
Some experience with NetSuite, Oracle or a similar ERP, especially administration or integrations is advantageous.
Willing and able to travel to one of our teams in Africa at least twice in a year.
Thank you for your interest. If you do apply for this opportunity, but do not hear from us within two weeks, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
