Ifrs Technical Senior Manager

Bdo South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and consulting firm in South Africa is looking for a professional to advise and consult on accounting standards. The role involves providing technical support to audit staff, assisting clients with compliance, and reviewing annual reports. Ideal candidates will have expertise in IFRS and experience in consulting. This position is based in Gauteng, offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in advising and consulting on accounting standards.
• Ability to prepare briefs for legal matters regarding audits.
• Knowledge of IFRS and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on new accounting standards and their practical implementation.
• Provide technical support to audit staff and manage queries.
• Review annual reports for compliance with standards.

Job description

Overview

Primary purpose of the role Advise, consult, assist and support partners, managers, audit staff, and other BDO departments on requirements and practical applications of accounting standards.

Principle outcomes:

• Technical audit consultations
• Qualified audit staff training
• Communications regarding changes to methodology, tool, standards and procedures
• Audit efficiency via templates
• Efficiency Projects

Job Description

• Provide advice to partners, managers, audit staff and other BDO departments on requirements and practical application of accounting standards.
• Consult with BDO Global when deemed necessary.
• Provide answers to accounting issues raised on the technical help desk.
• Advise clients on impact of new standards and amendments and advise on practical implementation.
• Provide written formal opinions when requested.
• Assist partners in replying to IRBA queries regarding accounting standards.
• Assist clients in replying to questions arising from JSE pro-active monitoring.
• Provide first-line support on practical application of Companies Act in so far as it affects financial reporting.
• Assist in preparing briefs for attorneys on legal matters arising on audits.
• Participate in BDO Global IFRS Working Group and sub-groups.
• Provide input to BDO Global on comments on exposure drafts, proposed amendments to standards, technical interpretations.
• Monitor annual reports of non-BDO listed clients to compare to BDO reports and ideas for wordings and explanations for inclusion in annual reports.
• Review annual reports when requested for compliance with accounting standards, JSE Listing Requirements and King Code Committee codes.
• Review working papers and agreements relating to areas of compulsory consultation.
• IAS 36 Impairment of Assets
• IFRS 13 Fair Value measurement
• IFRS 2 Share-Based