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Unifi, one of Africa’s fastest-growing lenders, is looking for a Group Reporting Accountant in Stellenbosch to make sure the group’s numbers are right and its reporting keeps improving as the business grows. This is a hands-on consolidation and technical accounting role, working closely with finance teams across Africa.
About the company and the work
Unifi is redefining credit across Africa with simple, fast personal loans, combining a client-first mindset with technology and data analytics to make life easier for its clients. The Group Reporting Accountant owns group reporting, technical accounting and valuations, the year-end audit process, NetSuite administration and finance integrations, and practical finance controls and processes. The role also supports Group FP&A with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, and shares knowledge and practical training with country finance teams. The role is permanent, the salary is listed as market related, and applications close on 30 November 2026.
Role details and duties
- Group reporting: review monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated accounts and financial statements.
- Technical accounting and valuations: work through complex IFRS matters and recommend practical accounting treatments.
- Year-end audit: work with external auditors and country finance teams to resolve queries and keep the audit on track.
- Finance systems and NetSuite: own NetSuite administration and finance integrations, improving systems as the group grows.
- Finance processes and controls: design and improve practical controls, processes and tools that help country teams report accurately.
- Planning and group projects: support Group FP&A with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
- Supporting country finance teams: share knowledge and provide practical training to help country teams strengthen their reporting.
Requirements
Only what the source advert states:
- Registered with SAICA as a CA(SA).
- At least 2 to 5 years’ post-articles experience.
- Hands-on group reporting and consolidation in a multi-entity, multi-currency business.
- Solid IFRS knowledge, and the confidence to defend your position with auditors and senior finance leaders.
- The ability to see what is happening in the business and how it shows up in the numbers.
- Some experience with NetSuite, Oracle or a similar ERP, especially administration or integrations.
- Willing and able to travel to one of Unifi’s teams in Africa at least twice in a year.
Where to find and apply safely
Apply only through the original Careers24 advert for this vacancy, using the Apply button on this page. The advert is listed by Unifi, reference 209703, and closes on 30 November 2026. Do not pay anyone to apply, and do not share bank details or passwords with anyone claiming to process your application.
Practical tips
- Show consolidation work clearly, especially multi-entity, multi-currency group reporting.
- Give examples of complex IFRS matters you have worked through and how you defended your position with auditors.
- Mention your NetSuite or other ERP administration and integration experience.
- Note your willingness to travel to African teams at least twice a year, since the advert states it as a requirement.
- Apply well before the 30 November 2026 closing date.
How the process works
Applications are made through the original Careers24 advert. The advert does not state a shortlisting or feedback timeline, so treat the closing date as the key milestone and keep a copy of your application.
Important information
This post is for information only. We are not the employer and we do not handle applications, shortlisting or hiring decisions. Always confirm the details in the original advert before applying.
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