Technical Accountant - Parktown North Johannesburg at PPS

Job Advert Summary    

• The role will be responsible for building out the IFRS accounting manual framework across the group.
• Responsible to design solutions for implementation of new International Financial Reporting Standards as well as advising on IFRS treatment of new transactions.
• Act as the go-to person for technically complex matters in the financial control environment

Minimum Requirements    
Education:

• CA(SA).
• Proven track record of top academic results.

 Experience:

• Newly qualified with a very keen interest in technical accounting matters.
• Experience in a reporting environment while doing articles.
• Experience within an IFRS technical accounting environment - non-negotiable.
• Insurance industry experience advantageous.

 Knowledge and Skills:

• Exceptional technical ability insofar IFRS.
• Ability to use mathematical methods, reasoning and strategies to investigate and solve problems.
• The preparation of the financial statements.
• The technical review of the financial statements.
• Knowledge of financial accounting principles, classifying, measuring and recording transactions.

Competencies:

• Complex problem solving and analytics – critical thinking.
• Adapting and responding to change.
• Commercial Acumen.
• Persuading and Influencing.
• Deciding and Initiating Action.
• Collaboration
• A strong work ethic and a drive to exceed expectations.
• Strong analytic, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability to different stakeholders, audiences, and environments.

Duties and Responsibilities    
Stakeholder management

• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including actuarial and insurance systems staff and the PPS Group at large.
• Monthly procedures execution in line with the design including sourcing of data, processing of journals, disclosures on management accounts & Annual Financial Statements.
• Design solutions for implementation of new International Financial Reporting Standards as well as advising on IFRS treatment of new transactions.
• Responsible for drafting the audit committee position papers for approval of new IFRS & new transactions.
• Gap analysis for PPS Group.
• Design and implementation of solutions to mitigate gaps.
• Design of accounting policies & procedures.
• Monthly & annual processing in line with the design.

Solutions for technically, complex matters

• Act as the go-to person for technically complex matters in the financial control environment.
• Identify opportunities for system enhancements.
• Create efficient processes and manage multiple workflows with various stakeholders.
• Preparation and delivery of technical updates and communication (verbal and /or written) of industry developments to relevant stakeholders, as required.
• Tracking of technical assessments log.

Project Management

• Perform other financial reporting tasks and projects as identified.
• Assisting with ad hoc requests.

Closing Date    
2023/07/07