Global IFRS Accounting Consultant — Remote/Hybrid

Accace; South Africa; Hybrid; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Dynamic team environment

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

A leading accounting consultancy in South Africa is seeking an experienced IFRS Accounting Consultant for a hybrid role. The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting, Xero certification, and substantial experience in financial reporting and IFRS accounting. You'll manage a portfolio of SME clients, autonomously handle financial statements, and collaborate on system improvements. Join a dynamic team committed to innovative financial solutions, where your personal and professional growth is prioritized.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience preparing management reports and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Proven experience in an Accounting practice environment.
• Strong experience in IFRS accounting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a portfolio of SME clients.
• Lead and support financial statement preparation under IFRS.
• Maintain clean, review-ready ledgers.

Skills

IFRS accounting

Client management

Financial reporting

Xero Practice Manager

Proactive mindset

Education

Degree in Accounting

SAIPA/ AGA with Articles experience

Xero Advisor Certificate

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

IFRS Accounting Consultant – Global & Group Expertise in South Africa

Employment type: full-time

Contract type: indefinite

Place of work:

Hybrid, Remote, South Africa

Start date:As soon as possible

Experience: Experienced

Are you an IFRS expertwith deep experience in global and group-level accounting? We’re looking for a strong, independent professionalwho’s client facing,systems-savvyand excited about the future of AI and automationin finance.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of a portfolio of SME clients,
• Work independently from start to finish, from onboarding to delivery to billing client.
• Lead and support financial statement preparationunder IFRS
• Collaborate on system improvementsand automation initiatives
• Ensure compliance and accuracy in complex reporting environments
• Accurate processing of:
  • Sales and purchase invoices
  • Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Journals, accruals and prepayments
• VAT preparation and submissions
• Maintaining clean, review-ready ledgers at all times
• Managing tasks, deadlines and workflows through Xero Practice Manager
• Liaising professionally with clients to resolve queries efficiently
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes
• Working in line with internal controls, compliance standards and best practice

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting
• SAIPA/ AGA with Articles experience (preferred)
• Hold a Xero Advisor Certificate
• Proven experience within an Accounting practice environment
• Minimum of3 years experiencepreparing management reports and B/S recons
• Professional manner, comfortable being Client, in a dynamic consulting environment
• Solid experience in IFRS accountingandfinancial reporting
• Strong command of ERP systemsand financial consolidation tools
• A proactive, self-driven mindsetwith attention to detail
• Enthusiasm for AI, automation, and digital transformation in finance
• Be part of a forward-thinking finance team
• Work with cutting-edge tools and global operations
• Help shape the future of financial reporting
• Competitive remuneration based on experience

Please share your CV and a cover letter of why you would be successful in this role based on the requirements.

Why you will love this job

At Accace, we believe in creating more than just a workplace; we build a community. Our open company culture fosters an environment where everyone feels like a team member, connected by common values that we live by each day. With embracing open book management, we empower our team to work transparently, guided by principles of excellence, trust, cooperation, commitment, passion, and flexibility. Joining us means being part of a dynamic ecosystem where your growth is nurtured, your creativity is valued, and where your unique perspectives help shape a collective success. If you’re looking to thrive in a setting that encourages collaboration and personal fulfilment, you are at the right place.

We are a joint venture betweenAccaceandAdept Advisory, established to pursue a long-term strategy of providing innovative Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and advisory services to clients in South Africa and the United Kingdom. We joined forces to augment each other’s valuable insight, knowhow and practices, whilst combining our experience in complementary fields of expertise.

Accace is a proactive consultancy and outsourcing partner who bridges the gap between needs and solutions. Combining smart and streamlined technology with a holistic approach, we provide an all-round care to clients and consider their matters as our own. With over 800 experts and approximately 2,000 customers, we have vast experience with facilitating the smooth operation and growth of small to large-scale, global businesses.

About Accace Circle

Accace operates internationally as Accace Circle, a co-created business community of like-minded BPO providers and advisors who deliver outstanding services with elevated customer experience and erase the borders of service delivery. Covering over 60 jurisdictions with more than 7,000 professionals, we support over 80,000 customers, mostly mid-size and international Fortune 500 companies from various sectors, and process at least 800,000 pay slips globally.