Job Description

Introduction

Are you a qualified CA(SA) with a passion for technical accounting, IFRS reporting, and group consolidations? An exciting opportunity exists within our Group Advisory and Consolidated Reporting team for a driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will provide expert accounting advisory, prepare Group IFRS-compliant reports, and engage with senior stakeholders to ensure fair, reliable, and transparent financial reporting. If you're ready to contribute your expertise and grow within a dynamic organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

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Role Purpose

To provide technical accounting advisory and prepare Group consolidations and IFRS-compliant reports, ensuring fair and reliable financial reporting and disclosures in compliance with legal and reporting requirements.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

CA(SA)

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

At least 2-3 years post-article experience
At least 2 years of experience with IFRS reporting and/or IFRS advisory
Experience with group consolidation and reporting is advantageous.
Technical accounting experience is advantageous
Prior IFRS consolidation systems experience advantage
Experience working with executive-level and senior stakeholders is highly preferable
Cognos Controller experience is advantageous
IFRS 17 knowledge and experience are advantageous

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of relevant legislation
Knowledge of accounting practices
Knowledge of relevant computer software
Knowledge of relevant regulatory reporting requirements
Knowledge of financial services industry would be an advantage

Duties & Responsibilities

INTERNAL PROCESS

Maintain and update Group technical accounting frameworks, standards, policies and processes in line with industry standards and regulations
Provide specialist IFRS technical advice and support to stakeholders in the structuring and execution of complex transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, internal restructures and funding solutions
Co-ordinate sign-off with auditors in respect of technical accounting opinions
Contribute towards the implementation of new IFRS standards including the development of technical accounting frameworks, standards, disclosures, policies and processes
Provide technical accounting advisory support to business during the due diligence phase of transactions in respect of complex acquisitions
Review and monitor compliance and consistent application of accounting policies and procedures by Group entities
Develop, maintain and distribute reporting frameworks and templates that comply with IFRS and other regulatory requirements including reporting pack templates
Prepare and post routine, non-routine and complex consolidation journals where required
Prepare Group financial statements in compliance with IFRS and other reporting/regulatory requirements and timelines to ensure fair and reliable financial reporting and disclosures are issued to stakeholders
Review financial statements for compliance with IFRS and other reporting/regulatory requirements
Assist business units with the implementation of IFRS technical accounting conclusions reached in opinions
Assist business units by providing guidance in respect of complex and judgemental transactions
Participation in ad hoc projects, reporting, or technical advisory projects where the tasks are of a medium to high complexity
Participate in technical accounting projects, including the implementation of new accounting standards
Provide an effective and integrated support function to the financial managers throughout the reporting process
Prepare comprehensive reports (IFRS and non-IFRS related) to the Group governing bodies, such as the Audit Committee
Prepare reports required for submission to external and internal stakeholders, e.g., JSE, integrated report and SENS announcements
Provide quantitative information and detailed analysis to internal stakeholders to assist with the management of investor queries and expectations
Assist with consolidation pack training for financial managers.
Assist with the implementation of new reporting processes and systems
Contribute towards the preparation/review of Group consolidated accounts for each reporting period for EXCO and the Board quarterly
Engage with external audit and manage their requests and requirements
Contribute towards the improvement of current reporting processes and tools
Assist with consolidation pack training for financial managers
Understand and use the Group IFRS consolidation system in order to train users

Competencies

Verbal and written communication skills
Analytical skills
Presentation skills
Report writing skills Planning and Organising
Data Analysis
* Numerical skills