Accounting and Reporting Deputy (12-Month Contract)

A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Accounting and Reporting Deputy to support the Head of Accounting & Reporting across a complex multi-entity Shared Services environment. This is a senior leadership role requiring deep technical accounting expertise, strong financial control experience, and the ability to engage confidently with auditors and senior stakeholders.

• NQF Level 7 qualification in Accounting or Finance
• CA(SA) qualification is mandatory
• Minimum 7+ years' post-qualification experience
• Proven experience in Shared Services environments
• Strong IFRS and technical accounting expertise
• Mandatory SAP and finance automation tool experience
• Experience managing audits, financial reporting, and annual financial statements across multiple entities
• Strong financial control, balance sheet assurance, and intercompany reconciliation experience

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, annual, and statutory reporting processes
• Lead annual financial statement preparation and audit engagements
• Partner with external auditors and ensure audit readiness
• Drive financial governance, controls, and reporting quality
• Support complex accounting activities, including IFRS compliance, lease accounting, and intercompany transactions
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and technical accounting skills
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and process understanding
• Ability to influence and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to operate independently

If you are a technically strong CA(SA) with a proven track record in financial reporting, audit leadership, and shared services, we invite you to apply.