About this role
Accelerate your corporate finance career within a multinational, publicly listed leader, gaining elite technical exposure across IFRS technical accounting (including IFRS 3), group consolidations, FP&A, and taxation. A prominent, publicly listed multinational leader operating across complex multi-entity commercial sectors is seeking a technically sharp, highly motivated Financial Accountant to join their central finance structure. This position is custom-built for an ambitious early-career finance professional who excels at combining rigorous technical accounting governance with commercial planning, tax compliance, and executive performance analytics. Operating within a sophisticated corporate environment, you will hold direct responsibility for divisional financial reporting, group consolidations, IFRS 3 technical treatments, rolling forecasting, and balance sheet integrity. The work culture is fast-paced, high-governance, and growth-oriented, offering direct mentorship from seasoned finance executives. If you are a CA(SA) or experienced post-articles finance candidate seeking a high-visibility listed platform to build your strategic financial capabilities, this multinational group offers an exceptional career runway. Key Responsibilities: Financial Reporting & Technical IFRS Governance: Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement packs, ensuring strict adherence to statutory standards and applying complex technical accounting treatments (including IFRS 3 business combinations). Group Consolidations & Intercompany Controls: Assist with multi-entity group consolidations, manage intercompany reconciliations, and optimize divisional reporting workflows to ensure total ledger accuracy. Taxation & Statutory Compliance: Execute corporate Income Tax and VAT compliance schedules, prepare supporting statutory reconciliations, and manage auditor requirements across annual audit cycles. FP&A, Budgeting & Variance Analytics: Support multi-unit budgeting frameworks, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis models, translating operational trends into actionable strategic insights. Financial Controls & Systems Improvement: Perform complex balance sheet reconciliations, strengthen internal governance controls, and participate in continuous process improvement initiatives across reporting systems. Job Experience and Skills Required: Formal Education: A completed BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related commercial discipline. Professional Designation / Articles: Active CA(SA) designation, eligibility to register as a CA(SA), or candidates with completed SAICA/SAIPA articles and strong commercial experience will be highly regarded. Experience Track Record: 1 to 3 years of reference-backed post-articles commercial finance experience. Technical & Domain Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of IFRS technical accounting, group consolidations, income tax, VAT, balance sheet reconciliations, and FP&A models. Exposure to manufacturing, publishing, FMCG, or complex multi-entity commercial environments is highly advantageous. Prior exposure to multinational or publicly listed corporate group structures is beneficial. Systems & Digital Capabilities: Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities are essential. Practical exposure to SYSPRO or Acumatica software will be highly advantageous. Non-negotiables: Strong analytical problem-solving skills, uncompromised attention to detail, commercial acumen, and the resilience needed to manage competing priorities under tight listed reporting deadlines. What is on offer (Why Apply): Secure a high-visibility, technical reporting seat within a respected, publicly listed multinational enterprise. High-impact exposure covering IFRS 3 technical accounting, multi-entity group consolidations, tax governance, and FP&A forecasting. A structured, high-accountability environment that actively invests in professional leadership development. Apply now! For more exciting vacancies, please visit: https://www.networkrecruitmentinternational.com/ I also specialise in recruiting in the following: CA(SA) General Finance If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions. For more information, contact: Mikayla Taylor [email protected] Connect with me on LinkedIn! www.linkedin.com/in/mikayla-taylor-b51834238