The successful candidate will form part of the Finance Shared Service Centre and will take responsibility for Group Technical Accounting, including maintenance of policies. In addition, ad-hoc group and key projects will require involvement, including supporting design and implementation of new systems and applying technical accounting skills to analyse contracts and key transactions.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

Accounting analyses for complex contracts and transactions
Maintain Group Technical Accounting Policies, supporting dissemination and implementation of policies and acting as a central point of contact to provide technical accounting advice and support
Maintain Financial Control Policies, supporting dissemination and implementation of policies and providing support on application of control policies and best practice
Delivery of technical training
Involvement in key reporting cycles for month-end and other Group Finance initiatives
Involvement in group year-end audit process, and preparation of notes and note support for consolidated financial statements
Regular review of balance sheet reconciliations across global entities and support ongoing enhancement of balance sheet control processes
Contribute to other key finance initiatives as required

Education Requirements:
Qualified Accounting Professional - ACCA / ACA / CA(SA)

Job Requirements and Skills:

Completed articles
4 to 5 years' post articles experience within a group technical role is essential
Shared Services Centre experience is essential
Strong working knowledge of complex multi-currency consolidations
Technically strong and working knowledge of FRS102
Experience working on financial consolidation systems
Experience using financial statements preparation software
Proficient in MS packages
Strong analytical skills
Deadline driven
Ability to work in a high pressure, fast paced environment
Team player

If this sounds like you; please do not hesitate to apply!
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