We are looking for a highly skilled Group Accounting & Reporting Specialist to lead our head office accounting and group consolidation activities. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong governance, and IFRS compliance across the Group. You will also partner closely with the FP&A team, ensuring alignment between actual results, budgets, and forecasts, and supporting high-quality financial insights for decision‑making. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, multinational environment and enjoys both technical accounting and cross‑functional collaboration. Principal Accountabilities Financial Accounting & Reporting Lead the month‑end close process for head office Ensure accurate accounting across GL, balance sheet, and P&L Oversee reconciliations, journals, accruals, and fixed assets Maintain strong financial controls and IFRS compliance Support audits and statutory reporting requirements Group Consolidation Manage monthly and annual group consolidation Ensure accurate intercompany eliminations and reconciliations Review submissions from business units for completeness and accuracy Prepare consolidated financial statements and reporting packs Continuously improve consolidation processes and systems Cost Recharge & Intercompany Oversee head office cost allocations across the Group Maintain transparent and consistent recharge methodologies Resolve intercompany differences and ensure balance integrity Align cost allocation models with business performance needs FP&A Collaboration & Insights Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis Provide accurate results and detailed variance explanations Ensure alignment between financial reporting and planning data Support integrated reporting and performance insights Controls & Continuous Improvement Strengthen internal controls and governance frameworks Drive automation and process improvements Enhance reporting efficiency and data quality Support finance systems and reporting enhancements Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with business units, shared services, and auditors Provide technical accounting guidance across the Group Build strong collaboration with FP&A and wider finance teams Requirements Essential CA(SA), ACCA, or equivalent (or relevant degree with strong experience) Proven experience in group reporting and consolidations Strong background in financial accounting and IFRS Experience in intercompany, cost allocations, and head office finance Advantageous Exposure to FP&A, budgeting, or forecasting cycles #J-18808-Ljbffr