About the position
Our client, a fast-growing SaaS (Software as a Service) company with a global footprint, is seeking a Group Accountant to take ownership of consolidated financial reporting across its group of companies.
With multiple subsidiaries—primarily based in the US—this role is ideal for a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a dynamic, tech-driven environment. You will work closely with the CFO and play a key role in the growth and development of the Finance team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly consolidated management accounts across 2–3 entities (multi-currency)
- Develop and maintain group-wide financial reporting packs for internal and external stakeholders
- Reconcile intercompany transactions and eliminations
- Oversee IFRS/GAAP compliance as applicable for each entity
- Review subsidiary accounts and ensure timely and accurate month-end closes
- Liaise with finance teams or outsourced accountants/bookkeepers in each subsidiary
- Ensure consistency of accounting policies and practices across entities
- Support annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting at both group and entity levels
- Perform variance analysis (budget vs actual) and highlight key financial trends to the CFO
- Assist in SaaS metric tracking, including MRR, churn, CAC, LTV
- Coordinate statutory audits and annual filings for each subsidiary
- Ensure tax compliance (VAT/Sales Tax, Income Tax) in partnership with external advisors
- Maintain transfer pricing documentation and intercompany loan arrangements
- Work with finance systems (e.g., Xero, Maxio/SaaSOptics, Syft) to streamline consolidation and reporting
- Identify opportunities to automate and scale financial operations
- Support financial integration of new acquisitions
What We’re Looking For:
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Qualified CA(SA), CPA, ACCA, or equivalent
- Articles completed or 3-5 years’ experience in a group accounting or financial reporting role
- Experience working with SaaS businesses or in multi-entity environments is advantageous
Skills and Attributes
- Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS/GAAP)
- Hands-on experience with cloud accounting tools (Xero, Fathom, Syft)
- Comfortable working with multi-currency consolidations and intercompany eliminations
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to work independently across time zones
About the Company:
This high-growth SaaS business provides spend management and procure-to-pay solutions to a global client base. Their platform integrates seamlessly with cloud-based ERP systems such as Acumatica, Sage 300, and Xero, and they are SOC 2 compliant, reflecting their commitment to security and operational excellence.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working in a tech-driven, international environment and is excited to contribute to a scaling business.
General:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us after 30 days you may consider your application unsuccessful
- In keeping with our client’s employment equity requirements, only South African citizens will be considered.
- Please include your current salary and salary expectations.
Desired Skills:
- Accounting
- Annual Financial Statements
- Consolidation of Companies
- Financial Statements
- GAAP
- IFRS
