Manager - Accounting Advisory

Cross Country Consulting; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consulting firm is seeking experienced professionals in South Africa to support their accounting advisory practice. The role involves financial reporting, operational accounting, and accounting standards implementation. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience and a strong accounting background, with preferred credentials such as CPA or CFA. Competitive compensation and remote work options are available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial reporting or operational accounting.
• Experience in professional services, preferably with a management consulting firm.
• Strong operational and technical accounting background.

Responsibilities

• Design and assist in financial reporting processes.
• Optimize finance and accounting functions.
• Implement new accounting policies.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Operational Accounting

Accounting Standard Implementation

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance

CPA, CIA, CFA, CA (SA)

Job description

Overview

CrossCountry Consulting’s Accounting Advisory practice is growing, and we are seeking experienced professionals to join our growing Boston market, working with multi-national public companies and fast-growing pre-IPO companies. This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact not only with our clients but within our firm. At CrossCountry Consulting we strive to provide a better experience for our premier commercial clients and our team.

What You'll Do

• Financial Reporting (including the design of reporting processes, restatement assistance, and traditional 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings)
• Operational Accounting (addressing the need for continuous improvement and optimization of the finance and accounting functions)
• Accounting Standard Implementation (such as ASC 606 and ASC 842 for both public and private companies)
• Acquisitions, divestitures, and IPOs
• Participate in providing Accounting Advisory services for commercial clients
• Communicate effectively with clients to convey project findings, updates, and recommendations
• Assist leadership with project administration (e.g., project setup and planning, budgeting, account management, and billing)
• Participate in advancing the firm and Accounting Advisory practice through committees and internal initiatives such as recruiting, business development, and marketing. Taking your own initiative on any activity is encouraged

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of experience working withcompanies in one or more of the following areas: financial reporting, operational accounting, implementing new accounting policy, complex transactions
• Prior experience in professional services (public accounting or advisory firm), preferably with a management consulting firm or at the “Big Four”
• Strong operational and technical accounting background, including experience researching technical accounting issues proactively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High energy, engagement, and flexibility
• Great sense of humor!

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Accounting, Business, Finance, or other technical disciplines
• CPA, CIA, CFA, CA (SA) strongly preferred

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

CrossCountry provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and believes that respect and fair treatment are critical to creating a productive, diverse, and inclusive workplace.

As an equal opportunity employer, CrossCountry is fully committed to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy also complies with pay transparency and labor laws and applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.