Group Technical Accounting Manager

Digioutsource; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Cape Town is seeking a Group Technical Accounting Manager to oversee policy development, ensure IFRS compliance, and manage consolidation reporting. Candidates should possess CA(SA) or equivalent with at least 5 years of experience in technical accounting. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work in cross-functional teams, contributing to the strategic direction of the organization.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of experience in technical accounting or policy writing.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the group's accounting policy manual.
• Monitor changes in accounting standards.
• Ensure compliance with accounting and regulatory frameworks.
• Review consolidated financial statements for accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct workshops on accounting policies.

Skills

CA(SA) or equivalent accounting qualification

Minimum 5 years of experience in technical accounting or policy writing

Strong understanding of IFRS and regulatory frameworks

Experience in drafting accounting manuals or technical memos

Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Familiarity with SOX Compliance

Experience in cross-functional teams

Ability to manage multiple projects

Adaptability to changing environments

Tools

MS Dynamics Nav / Business Central

FloQast

IBM Planning Analytics (TM1 / Cognos)

Workiva

Job description

Job title : Group Technical Accounting Manager

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : November 14, 2025

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What you’ll be doing

Policy Development & Maintenance

• Creation, maintenance, and governance of the group’s accounting policy manual.
• Drafting of new accounting policies or revising existing ones based on regulatory changes or internal requirements.
• Reviewing IFRS updates and assessing the implications for existing policies.
• Maintaining version control and change logs for all policy documents.
• Ensuring compliance with accounting, regulatory and internal control frameworks.
• Supporting automation initiatives by standardizing policy documentation formats and integrating them into reporting tools.

Technical Research & Interpretation

• Monitoring changes in accounting standards and assessing implications.
• Investigating complex accounting issues raised by business units or auditors.
• Benchmarking policies against industry best practices.
• Manage and draft technical memos and position papers for complex accounting issues.
• Review and provide guidance on position papers prepared by the audit and accounting team.

Consolidation Reporting

• Ensuring technical accounting matters are accurately reflected in the financial statements through clear policy guidance and documentation.
• Assisting in the review of the consolidated financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with IFRS and SEC regulations.
• Assisting in the review of supporting consolidation schedules used for the population of primary statements and detailed notes.
• Integration of technical accounting matters into financial statement disclosures and ensuring alignment with group accounting policies.
• Driving automation of consolidation and reporting processes using available tools and templates.

Training & Communication

• Conducting workshops and training sessions on accounting policies.
• Developing quick-reference guides and FAQs for policy users.
• Ensuring policies are accessible and understandable to non-technical users.
• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. You may be required to complete other reasonable duties in order to achieve business objectives.

Essential skills you’ll bring to the table

The necessary skills that we require for this role include :

• CA(SA) or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in technical accounting or policy writing.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in drafting accounting manuals or technical memos.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with SOX Compliance, or compliance within a listed environment
• Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams, with a focus on achieving shared goals.
• Expertise in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a track record of delivering on time and within scope.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and priorities, maintaining effectiveness in dynamic situations.

Desirable skills you’ve got up your sleeve

It would be great if you also have some of the following skills :

• Hands-on experience with business and financial software preferred.
• MS Dynamics Nav / Business Central.
• FloQast, IBM Planning Analytics (TM1 / Cognos) and Workiva are a plus.
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