Financial Accountant - South Africa - Burson
Burson
Date: 11 hours ago
City: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time
Who We Are
Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.
Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
More About The Role
Job Title: Financial Accountant
Team: Finance Team
Reporting to: Finance Director
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
We are seeking a Financial Accountant to join our team in Johannesburg. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with SOX audit controls, and alignment with both local statutory requirements and WPP’s global standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a strong technical background, and are eager to contribute to a global organisation, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
What You'll Do
Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.
At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
When you click the "Submit Application" button below, this will send any information you add below to Burson. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.
Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.
Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
More About The Role
Job Title: Financial Accountant
Team: Finance Team
Reporting to: Finance Director
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
We are seeking a Financial Accountant to join our team in Johannesburg. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with SOX audit controls, and alignment with both local statutory requirements and WPP’s global standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a strong technical background, and are eager to contribute to a global organisation, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
What You'll Do
- Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in compliance with IFRS, WPP policies, and local regulations.
- Ensure adherence to SOX audit controls and governance standards.
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors by preparing documentation, addressing queries, and implementing recommendations.
- Maintain accuracy in accrued and deferred income accounts, ensuring robust revenue recognition processes.
- Assist in developing budgets and forecasts, providing insightful variance analyses to support strategic decision-making.
- Oversee accounts receivable and payable processes, ensuring timely billing, collections, and payments to optimise cash flow.
- Continuously enhance financial processes and leverage tools like SAP or Maconomy to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA) is essential.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, SOX compliance, and experience managing audits.
- Proficiency in accounting systems such as SAP, SAGE, or Maconomy is highly desirable.
- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across all levels of the organisation and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.
At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
When you click the "Submit Application" button below, this will send any information you add below to Burson. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.
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