Technical Accountant - SA

SYSPRO; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company based in Johannesburg is seeking a Technical Accountant to provide support on complex accounting issues and regulatory requirements. You will lead financial reporting, oversee audits, and provide guidance during mergers and acquisitions. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has 5-8 years of experience in audit, complemented by strong skills in Excel and data analytics.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in audit.
• CFA, CIMA or other relevant financial qualifications would be a benefit.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic business partner to ensure audit-compliant financial reporting.
• Lead the review and validation of financial records.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of financial statements.
• Provide technical accounting leadership during mergers and acquisitions.
• Offer guidance on revenue recognition practices.
• Support balance sheet integrity through proper reconciliations.
• Manage interactions with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and promote governance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing reporting team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial mindset

Problem-solving

Technological proficiency

Advanced Excel skills

Effective communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

The Technical Accountant will provide technical accounting support and advice to internal teams, helping understand complex accounting issues and regulatory requirements. Assist with the internal and external audits across all regions providing necessary documentation and explanations. Support and give advice on existing and future acquisitions, ensuring correct accounting treatment and taxation adherence.

Application Deadline December 31, 2025 Department Finance Employment Type Full Time Location SA | Central | Johannesburg Workplace type Hybrid Reporting To Head of Financial Reporting This role's hiring manager : Catherine Oakley

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic business partner to the regional and global finance teams to ensure timely, accurate, and audit-compliant financial reporting in accordance with local and international regulations (. IFRS, US GAAP).
• Lead the review and validation of financial records and reports to ensure compliance with country-specific statutory requirements and corporate policies.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of financial statements, ensuring alignment with relevant accounting standards and external audit requirements.
• Provide technical accounting leadership during mergers and acquisitions, ensuring accurate consolidation and seamless integration into group reporting structures.
• Offer expert guidance on revenue recognition practices, particularly in the transition to subscription-based business models and invoicing mechanisms.
• Support balance sheet integrity by leading reviews, ensure proper reconciliations, and maintaining robust support schedules.
• Manage interactions with external auditors, tax advisors and internal audit teams, ensuring clear communication and resolution of any identified issues.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and promote strong governance in financial reporting across geographies
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing reporting team, fostering technical excellence and cross-functional collaboration

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field
• 5-8 years of experience in audit.

Beneficial Qualifications

• CFA, CIMA or other relevant financial qualifications would be a benefit
• Experience in private equity companies or from private equity-backed companies is a plus.

Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking. Able to examine records meticulously, identify discrepancies, and understand complex systems and transactions.
• Strong commercial mindset with experience engaging with senior stakeholders across departments to align financial strategies with business goals.
• Ability to problem solve and provide recommendations that enhance controls and processes.
• Strong technological proficiency with advancements in data analytics and understanding implications of technology on the audit process.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong skills in PowerPoint and Word for preparing presentations and reports.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, in order to convey complex information in a clear and understandable manner.
• In depth regulatory knowledge and compliance expertise