IFRS Financial Reporting Accountant - Sandton Verfied

Salary Negotiable Sandton, Gauteng Sandton, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 17-11-2021 7:09:50 PM
12-01-2022 7:09:50 PM
IFRS Financial Reporting: Accountant
Sandton

Will form part of the Finance Transition project, which will help drive the development and implementation of the Group's new consolidation system and the implementation
and production of the Group reporting aspects of IFRS 17. The role will work closely with the two existing projects responsible for the delivery of IFRS 17 and the Financial Technology
Roadmap as well as the existing business as usual teams to ensure that the processes being developed will be able to be integrated post implementation.
• Assist in planning and execution of complex finance and consolidation solutions collaborating effectively with Group finance and cross functional teams.
• Draft required documentation for tasks including design documentation, technical specifications, user procedures, test plans, and status reports.
• Assist in impact assessments to finance and reporting processes as a result of proposed changes, perform mock-ups, perform scenario analysis etc
• Prepare detailed analysis, plans, milestones, deliverables and overall status updates
• Work proactively with the Group finance teams to resolve critical issues
• Work proactively with the finance solution development teams to ensure that solutions are comprehensive and adequately developed.
• Participate in financial system testing and functionality sign-off
• Participate in financial data migration approaches and related activities
• Communicate information clearly, accurately and timely to project team members and stakeholders.
• Proactively manage risk, anticipate potential issues and implement appropriate mitigations
• Develop strong peer and stakeholder relationships, maintaining effective communication channels
• Assist in development of internal training materials and presentation to wider finance community

• Qualified CA (SA) with approximately 2-3 years post qualification experience
• Prior life insurance or financial services experience would be an advantage
• Must have experience in legal and management consolidation structures and/or financial reporting of a listed organisation
• Flexibility and willingness to work outside strictly defined role and hours when required
• Experience on finance transformation and optimisation projects
• Extensive and demonstrable experience with consolidation and reporting software such as HFM. l17.11o