Financial Accounting Manager - CT

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Job Ref

MJ20072026-02

Date posted

Monday, July 20, 2026

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary

Market Related

SUMMARY

Financial Accounting Manager - CT

POSITION INFO

Key Responsibilities Internal Controls & Compliance

Design, implement, and monitor the internal control framework to mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks;
Develop and maintain internal control policies, procedures, and governance standards;
Assess control effectiveness, identify deficiencies, and provide timely reporting to management and audit committees;
Drive and track remediation plans, ensuring control gaps are addressed effectively and sustainably;
Partner with business stakeholders to implement corrective actions and strengthen the control environment;
Promote standardization, automation, and best practices to enhance control effectiveness and operational efficiency;
Lead the local implementation of internal audit workstreams supported by group internal audit;
Deliver training and awareness programs to strengthen internal controls knowledge and compliance;
Championing a strong internal control culture and drive continuous improvement of the control environment;
Support local and Group-led projects to enhance controls, governance, and business processes; and
Monitor compliance with approval authorities and escalate non-compliance where necessary. Local Compliance Responsibilities
Local announcement of the program and delivery of local training supported by group compliance;
Local execution of the group compliance operating model. This shall include: o Pilot users of compliance and technology and tools; o Implementation of support of group compliance tools at local level; and o Supporting delivery of local implementation
Upkeep of the local compliance channel as delivered by group Non-Financial Reporting responsibilities
Finance Champion for Non-Financial Reporting;
Coordination of internal non-financial reporting closings (LE, Budget & Year-End);
Train and support data collectors and validators in the collection and review of relevant data;
Support the local audit processes and follow up on audit recommendations; and
Safeguard data submission deadlines and ensure adherence to principles set out in the non-financial reporting manual. Accounting
Develop, implement, and monitor appropriate financial systems, procedures, and internal controls to support the efficient and effective operation of the Finance and Indirect Procurement function;
Support designated business units by providing information, analysis, and clarity to enable more informed decision making;
Perform ad hoc analysis pro-actively or as directed, to provide financial and analytical support as and when needed;
Support the month-end and year-end close process ensuring internal close deadlines are met and business performance is properly understood; and
Assist with ad hoc requests from the Head of Corporate Finance. Personal Characteristics
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - able to influence, command and communicate clearly at all levels, and across all departments;
Project / change management skill and experience, successfully implements change programs;
Methodical, self-starter and structured approach to tasks;
Able to set priorities and clear targets; and
Able to grow with the level of responsibilities and with the size and structure of the business. Skills and Competencies
CA qualified or in progress of CA completion;
A minimum of 4 years'' work experience in a big 4 audit firm (medium size considered)
Knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting principles;
Strong knowledge of internal controls and accounting systems;
Highly numerate with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail; and
Advanced level skills in Excel and proficiency across a range of MS suite platforms and other reporting systems and tools. SAP experience considered to be a distinctive advantage. Salary- Market related Send cv to