Reference: JHB001575-MS-1 Job title: Financial Reporting Technical Manager Brief description The main purpose of this position is to provide and lead the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) technical accounting and statutory reporting outcomes within the Company (COMPANY) Group of companies (Group). Detailed description The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas: Review and update the disclosures within the annual financial statements (AFS) for the COMPANY Group for compliance with IFRS and other relevant reporting frameworks. Lead technical accounting updates for the COMPANY and its subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with IFRS. Prepare position papers for technical accounting matters as and when required for submission to various committees and external auditors. Conduct impact analyses of new IFRS pronouncements and develop transition plans. Regularly review the AFS disclosures for IFRS impacts and communicate to various committees and external auditors. Prepare financial year-end submissions to various committees and external auditors. Oversee the management accounting and AFS for the Corporation for Public Deposits (CPD) and the Corporation for Deposit Insurance (CODI). Conduct impairment assessments for significant investments in compliance with International Accounting Standard (IAS) 36. Review and continuously monitor and update the IFRS 9 classification, measurement and disclosure in line with the business model objectives of the COMPANY Group. Perform the IFRS 9 expected credit loss assessment for the COMPANY and its subsidiaries. Lead all implemented projects related to IFRS compliance. Provide training on the practical application of IFRS and the COMPANY accounting policies. Fulfil the team leadership function pertaining to the development and performance of the team. Monitor and ensure adherence to processes and internal controls to ensure validity and accuracy of financial results. Stay current with developments in financial reporting and central banking and ensure the application thereof. Job requirements To be considered for this position, candidates must have: a minimum of a Chartered Accountant (South Africa) (CA (SA)) qualification; and a minimum of five years' post-articles experience in a technical accounting role. Additional requirements are as follows: knowledge and skill in: industry, organisational and business awareness. quality assurance. continuous improvement. continued learning and/or professional development. financial strategy. financial legislation and governance, risk and compliance. financial project management. financial forecasting and budgeting. financial accounting. cost accounting. management accounting. financial analysis and reporting. financial reconciliation. asset management. function specific: performance management. function specific: information systems. business continuity planning. Microsoft (MS) Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other computer-related knowledge and skills. analytical and problem-solving skills. strategic thinking skills. conceptual thinking skills. effective communication skills. impact and influence. judgement and decision-making skills. building and maintaining relationships. results driven. flexibility/agility. professional report writing skills. managing complexity and ambiguity. Annually
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