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Senior Group Financial Accountant CA (SA)

Senior Group Financial Accountant CA (SA)

Abantu Staffing SolutionsPort Elizabeth, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Job Description / Overview :

  • Due Diligence : Actively lead the financial due diligence process for M&A, meticulously examining financial records and data rooms to identify potential risks and opportunities.
  • This role is designed to be highly hands-on, ensuring administrative and financial details are managed effectively.

Minimum Requirements :

  • Minimum of 5 years post-article experience in a similar hands-on role within an investment holding or multi-entity company. A background where they were directly responsible for detailed financial processes is crucial
  • Must possess a CA (SA) or equivalent qualification. The candidate needs to be highly proficient in financial modeling and valuations. They must have a deep understanding of accounting standards (IFRS) and a proven ability to manage complex administrative and audit processes
  • Knowledge of group consolidation in accordance with IFRS (Highly Advantageous)
  • Main Responsibilities :

    Oversight & Governance (Internal & External) :

  • Internal Audit : Lead the internal audit function directly. This means not just approving the audit plan, but actively managing the process, reviewing findings in detail, and ensuring control weaknesses are rectified
  • External Audit : Oversight for external auditors. This includes detailed review and ownership of the audit files, managing queries, and ensuring all required information is accurate and promptly submitted
  • Administration : Oversee and be involved in the detailed administration of corporate governance, including ensuring all statutory filings are accurate and submitted on times
  • Support Financial Reporting :

  • Detailed Review :
  • high-level review of financial reports

  • This person will perform a detailed, line-by-line analysis of all management accounts and board packs to ensure complete accuracy. They will work directly with the Group FM to resolve any discrepancies
  • Analysis : Provide in-depth financial analysis on the reports, digging into variances and trends to offer detailed insights to the CFO
  • Support M&A (Valuations) :

  • Hands-on Valuations : Be directly responsible for building and refining detailed business valuation models. This is not outsourced; it is a core, hands-on task
  • Due Diligence : Actively lead the financial due diligence process for M&A, meticulously examining financial records and data rooms to identify potential risks and opportunities.
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