The Audit & Risk Recruitment are exclusively supporting a leading FTSE 100 Global Resources organisation, looking to find a Finance Transformation and Data Governance Specialist in Johannesburg, South Africa. The role will see you in the office three times a week and travel around 50% of the time, globally.
You’ll play a key role in supporting and developing the global finance data agenda, maintaining and executing data governance frameworks, shaping data standards, and driving improvements across systems and processes. This exposure is paired with having a key role in helping the firm transition to a global cloud environment, working across Finance and other business owners to transform data onto their SAP S4 / HANA Cloud ERP (Oracle or other SAP ERP product experience applicable).
You’ll gain
- Global exposure across multiple finance functions
- Work closely with Cloud Environments, ensuring data quality and governance
- The opportunity to shape the data foundations of a world-leading organisation and support AI transformation in the future
- Collaborative and inclusive culture that values continuous improvement
The role :
Lead the development, maintenance and governance of finance master data designExecute and maintain the data governance framework — managing master data requests, tracking risks and implementing remediation plansAct as a subject matter expert on key global initiatives (e.g. global chart of accounts, data governance embedment, finance transformation projects)Define and update roles and responsibilities of data owners, stewards and custodiansProduce governance reporting to highlight data quality issues and risksPartner with global shared services and finance stakeholders to embed governance processesSupport data management business cases and prepare submissions for leadership forumsQualifications / technical requirements :
Degree-qualified (finance, accounting, or related field)8+ years of experience in the fieldWork inside a multi-national organisation / top 10 accountancy firm highly desirableQualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, CIA or equivalent) preferredStrong understanding of finance data architecture — ideally with SAP FICO experience (S / 4HANA, BW, Datasphere)Proven experience in data governance, finance transformation, or large-scale ERP projectsExcellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skillsComfortable operating across global teams and time zonesIt is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a proactive role and driving change across a complex landscape!
Unfortunately this role cannot provide visa sponsorship and you must be based in Johannesburg.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Accounting / Auditing and FinanceIndustries
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