Job title : Group Technical Accounting Manager
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : November 14, 2025
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What you’ll be doing
Policy Development & Maintenance
Creation, maintenance, and governance of the group’s accounting policy manual.Drafting of new accounting policies or revising existing ones based on regulatory changes or internal requirements.Reviewing IFRS updates and assessing the implications for existing policies.Maintaining version control and change logs for all policy documents.Ensuring compliance with accounting, regulatory and internal control frameworks.Supporting automation initiatives by standardizing policy documentation formats and integrating them into reporting tools.Technical Research & Interpretation
Monitoring changes in accounting standards and assessing implications.Investigating complex accounting issues raised by business units or auditors.Benchmarking policies against industry best practices.Manage and draft technical memos and position papers for complex accounting issues.Review and provide guidance on position papers prepared by the audit and accounting team.Consolidation Reporting
Ensuring technical accounting matters are accurately reflected in the financial statements through clear policy guidance and documentation.Assisting in the review of the consolidated financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with IFRS and SEC regulations.Assisting in the review of supporting consolidation schedules used for the population of primary statements and detailed notes.Integration of technical accounting matters into financial statement disclosures and ensuring alignment with group accounting policies.Driving automation of consolidation and reporting processes using available tools and templates. Training & Communication
Conducting workshops and training sessions on accounting policies.Developing quick-reference guides and FAQs for policy users.Ensuring policies are accessible and understandable to non-technical users.This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. You may be required to complete other reasonable duties in order to achieve business objectives.Essential skills you’ll bring to the table
The necessary skills that we require for this role include :
CA(SA) or equivalent accounting qualification.Minimum 5 years of experience in technical accounting or policy writing.Strong understanding of IFRS and regulatory frameworks.Experience in drafting accounting manuals or technical memos.Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Familiarity with SOX Compliance, or compliance within a listed environmentExperience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams, with a focus on achieving shared goals.Expertise in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a track record of delivering on time and within scope.Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and priorities, maintaining effectiveness in dynamic situations.Desirable skills you’ve got up your sleeve
It would be great if you also have some of the following skills :
Hands-on experience with business and financial software preferred.MS Dynamics Nav / Business Central.FloQast, IBM Planning Analytics (TM1 / Cognos) and Workiva are a plus.Accounting / Financial Services jobs