Senior Consolidation Specialist - Johannesburg
Prosus Group
Date: 8 hours ago
City: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time
Who We Are
At Prosus, we improve everyday life for billions across the globe through cutting-edge technology. As a leading global consumer internet group and one of the world's largest technology investors, we nurture and support industry-leading businesses that empower individuals and enrich communities.We are proud to lead the charge in AI innovation, making significant strides in this transformative field. With operations in over 100 countries, our extensive global portfolio includes over 90 companies. We drive progress in sectors such as online classifieds, food delivery, payments & fintech, and edtech, consistently pushing the boundaries of technology.
Naspers is the majority owner of Prosus. Established in 1915, Naspers has transformed itself to become a global consumer internet company and one of the largest technology investors in the world. In South Africa, Naspers is one of the foremost investors in the technology sector and is committed to building its internet and ecommerce companies in the country. These include Takealot, Mr D Food, Autotrader, Property24, in addition to Media24, South Africa’s leading print and digital media business.
The Opportunity
The global Naspers/Prosus finance team plays a vital role in supporting the Group’s operational and strategic decision-making processes. By fostering strong business partnerships, we provide valuable insights into the Group's performance and growth. Our scope extends across global accounting and control matters, regulatory compliance, and delivering legal, tax, and financial support. Additionally, we assist businesses during contract negotiations by offering crucial financial deal expertise.
At the heart of our operations is the Consolidation Team, which oversees the comprehensive Naspers/Prosus Group consolidation using the financial reporting system, Hyperion Financial Management. This team ensures the accurate consolidation of actuals, forecasts, and budget results, providing integral support to internal and external reporting teams. Currently, Naspers/Prosus offers an exciting opportunity for a Senior Consolidation Specialist to join this dynamic team. In this role, you will contribute to the preparation of the Group’s annual and interim financial results while facilitating robust monthly financial reporting to empower key decision-makers within the organization.
As a Senior Consolidation Specialist within the Group Finance's Consolidation Team, you will play a critical role in shaping the financial narrative of Naspers/Prosus. Your responsibilities will include delivering accurate and timely financial results, managing high-value and complex tasks, mentoring junior colleagues, and spearheading ad hoc projects aligned with strategic objectives. This position, based in Rosebank, Johannesburg, allows you to collaborate closely with the Senior Consolidation Lead and contribute meaningfully to the Group's success.
Who You Are
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with the following traits:
Your day’s will never be typical as a Senior Consolidation Specialist with us, but will involve a mix of high-complexity tasks that require precision, technical expertise, and proactive problem-solving. You’ll take the lead in preparing and reviewing critical financial reports while collaborating with global teams and mentoring junior colleagues. Operating with limited guidance, you’ll tackle challenges head-on and ensure deliverables are completed effectively and on time. Each day will offer opportunities to make an impact on the Group's financial reporting and create meaningful value.
Here’s what you might experience;
Morning Focus: Start your day preparing consolidated financial results for Naspers and Prosus Groups. With a focus on accuracy, you’ll handle monthly actuals, forecasts, and budgets.
Accuracy and Insight: Review and reconcile financial statements, addressing and resolving variances between actuals, forecasts, and budgets.
Collaborative Reporting Tasks: Engage in rotational consolidated reporting activities, including: - Preparing group cash flow and equity statements - Supporting segmental and equity accounting - Coordinating IFRS 2 accounting with the valuations team
Complex Consolidation: Lead complex consolidation entries such as purchase accounting, goodwill, and FCTR. Your technical skills and initiative drive seamless outcomes.
Mentorship and Leadership: Coach junior team members—both technically and interpersonally—while setting high standards of accuracy and efficiency.
Reporting Timelines: Interact with subsidiaries, resolve issues, and manage specific business unit reporting areas to meet deadlines and uphold Group standards.
Group-Wide Deliverables: Assist the consolidation manager with HEPS calculations and other non-IFRS metrics for internal and external reporting.
Audit Support: Communicate with external auditors, addressing inquiries and providing detailed reporting insights.
Transactional Projects: Handle ad hoc projects, such as accounting for acquisitions, disposals, and restructurings, ensuring compliance and analyzing impacts on goodwill, FCTR, and intangibles.
End-of-Day Wrap-Up: Conclude your day by reviewing progress and ensuring ongoing projects are aligned for success, leaving a meaningful mark on the Group’s financial operations.
What We Offer
Global Impact: Play a crucial role in shaping the future of global commerce.
Growth Opportunities: Expand your expertise through diverse global challenges and unique opportunities.
Innovative Culture: Join a forward-thinking team that values strategic insights and fosters continuous innovation.
Creative Environment: Engage in work that encourages creativity and constant improvement.
Collaborative Atmosphere: Benefit from autonomy and self-management in a supportive and positive workspace.
Hybrid Work: Experience the satisfaction of our flexible model tailored to balance work and life.
Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a salary package that reflects your skills and contributions.
More About Prosus & Our Culture
At Prosus, we’re building businesses that empower communities on a global scale. Guided by our core values, Innovation, Results, People, Impact, and Entrepreneurship, we push boundaries, encourage collaboration, and create an environment where diversity and inclusion thrive.
We improve the everyday lives of 2 billion people through the best talent: 30,000 across our owned companies and 200,000 across our group. Our brands, like iFood, OLX, PayU, Stack Overflow, and Tencent, are changing the way people live and work. Looking ahead, we believe AI has the power to transform lives, solve real-world challenges, and unlock opportunities on an unparalleled scale. That’s why our mission is clear: to build an AI-first world that benefits billions.
We value curiosity, ownership, and resilience. We hire people who take initiative, embrace change, and bring fresh perspectives to everything they do. For a deeper look at our journey and future plans, explore our latest Annual Report . Stay up to date with our latest news to see what makes Prosus stand out. Learn more at www.prosus.com .
Our Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
We respect the dignity and human rights of individuals and communities wherever we operate in the world. Building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and can thrive is critical for us. We provide access to education, which helps everyone understand the important role they play and the positive impact they can have.
At Prosus, we improve everyday life for billions across the globe through cutting-edge technology. As a leading global consumer internet group and one of the world's largest technology investors, we nurture and support industry-leading businesses that empower individuals and enrich communities.We are proud to lead the charge in AI innovation, making significant strides in this transformative field. With operations in over 100 countries, our extensive global portfolio includes over 90 companies. We drive progress in sectors such as online classifieds, food delivery, payments & fintech, and edtech, consistently pushing the boundaries of technology.
Naspers is the majority owner of Prosus. Established in 1915, Naspers has transformed itself to become a global consumer internet company and one of the largest technology investors in the world. In South Africa, Naspers is one of the foremost investors in the technology sector and is committed to building its internet and ecommerce companies in the country. These include Takealot, Mr D Food, Autotrader, Property24, in addition to Media24, South Africa’s leading print and digital media business.
The Opportunity
The global Naspers/Prosus finance team plays a vital role in supporting the Group’s operational and strategic decision-making processes. By fostering strong business partnerships, we provide valuable insights into the Group's performance and growth. Our scope extends across global accounting and control matters, regulatory compliance, and delivering legal, tax, and financial support. Additionally, we assist businesses during contract negotiations by offering crucial financial deal expertise.
At the heart of our operations is the Consolidation Team, which oversees the comprehensive Naspers/Prosus Group consolidation using the financial reporting system, Hyperion Financial Management. This team ensures the accurate consolidation of actuals, forecasts, and budget results, providing integral support to internal and external reporting teams. Currently, Naspers/Prosus offers an exciting opportunity for a Senior Consolidation Specialist to join this dynamic team. In this role, you will contribute to the preparation of the Group’s annual and interim financial results while facilitating robust monthly financial reporting to empower key decision-makers within the organization.
As a Senior Consolidation Specialist within the Group Finance's Consolidation Team, you will play a critical role in shaping the financial narrative of Naspers/Prosus. Your responsibilities will include delivering accurate and timely financial results, managing high-value and complex tasks, mentoring junior colleagues, and spearheading ad hoc projects aligned with strategic objectives. This position, based in Rosebank, Johannesburg, allows you to collaborate closely with the Senior Consolidation Lead and contribute meaningfully to the Group's success.
Who You Are
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with the following traits:
- Strong self-management and a sense of ownership over workload
- Skilled at leading and developing less experienced team members through coaching and support
- Thrives under pressure, meeting tight deadlines with resilience and focus
- Maintains excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Results-oriented with a commitment to excellence and service delivery
- Solves complex problems strategically, balancing the big picture with specific actions
- Capable of managing multiple, conflicting priorities in a dynamic business environment
- Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn new skills
- Collaborates effectively and builds strong relationships across teams
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))
- 4-5 years of post-article experience, with multi-currency and multi-national consolidation exposure (Big 4 experience is an advantage)
- Strong technical IFRS knowledge and practical experience in consolidations for global, multi-currency organizations
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, explaining complex messages in clear, simple terms
- Experience with financial systems like Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and OneStream is advantageous
Your day’s will never be typical as a Senior Consolidation Specialist with us, but will involve a mix of high-complexity tasks that require precision, technical expertise, and proactive problem-solving. You’ll take the lead in preparing and reviewing critical financial reports while collaborating with global teams and mentoring junior colleagues. Operating with limited guidance, you’ll tackle challenges head-on and ensure deliverables are completed effectively and on time. Each day will offer opportunities to make an impact on the Group's financial reporting and create meaningful value.
Here’s what you might experience;
Morning Focus: Start your day preparing consolidated financial results for Naspers and Prosus Groups. With a focus on accuracy, you’ll handle monthly actuals, forecasts, and budgets.
Accuracy and Insight: Review and reconcile financial statements, addressing and resolving variances between actuals, forecasts, and budgets.
Collaborative Reporting Tasks: Engage in rotational consolidated reporting activities, including: - Preparing group cash flow and equity statements - Supporting segmental and equity accounting - Coordinating IFRS 2 accounting with the valuations team
Complex Consolidation: Lead complex consolidation entries such as purchase accounting, goodwill, and FCTR. Your technical skills and initiative drive seamless outcomes.
Mentorship and Leadership: Coach junior team members—both technically and interpersonally—while setting high standards of accuracy and efficiency.
Reporting Timelines: Interact with subsidiaries, resolve issues, and manage specific business unit reporting areas to meet deadlines and uphold Group standards.
Group-Wide Deliverables: Assist the consolidation manager with HEPS calculations and other non-IFRS metrics for internal and external reporting.
Audit Support: Communicate with external auditors, addressing inquiries and providing detailed reporting insights.
Transactional Projects: Handle ad hoc projects, such as accounting for acquisitions, disposals, and restructurings, ensuring compliance and analyzing impacts on goodwill, FCTR, and intangibles.
End-of-Day Wrap-Up: Conclude your day by reviewing progress and ensuring ongoing projects are aligned for success, leaving a meaningful mark on the Group’s financial operations.
What We Offer
Global Impact: Play a crucial role in shaping the future of global commerce.
Growth Opportunities: Expand your expertise through diverse global challenges and unique opportunities.
Innovative Culture: Join a forward-thinking team that values strategic insights and fosters continuous innovation.
Creative Environment: Engage in work that encourages creativity and constant improvement.
Collaborative Atmosphere: Benefit from autonomy and self-management in a supportive and positive workspace.
Hybrid Work: Experience the satisfaction of our flexible model tailored to balance work and life.
Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a salary package that reflects your skills and contributions.
More About Prosus & Our Culture
At Prosus, we’re building businesses that empower communities on a global scale. Guided by our core values, Innovation, Results, People, Impact, and Entrepreneurship, we push boundaries, encourage collaboration, and create an environment where diversity and inclusion thrive.
We improve the everyday lives of 2 billion people through the best talent: 30,000 across our owned companies and 200,000 across our group. Our brands, like iFood, OLX, PayU, Stack Overflow, and Tencent, are changing the way people live and work. Looking ahead, we believe AI has the power to transform lives, solve real-world challenges, and unlock opportunities on an unparalleled scale. That’s why our mission is clear: to build an AI-first world that benefits billions.
We value curiosity, ownership, and resilience. We hire people who take initiative, embrace change, and bring fresh perspectives to everything they do. For a deeper look at our journey and future plans, explore our latest Annual Report . Stay up to date with our latest news to see what makes Prosus stand out. Learn more at www.prosus.com .
Our Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
We respect the dignity and human rights of individuals and communities wherever we operate in the world. Building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and can thrive is critical for us. We provide access to education, which helps everyone understand the important role they play and the positive impact they can have.
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