118 Principal Specialist jobs in South Africa

LearningMate is seeking a subject matter expert to help create educational material for a college- level graphic design course. This role will have you collaborating with an experienced team to create educational content. The educational content will be delivered through an asynchronous distance learning model. Content must be written in such a way that it is clear, engaging, and accessible to all types of learners.

Examples of Project Tasks:

• Follow client guidelines when reviewing content
• Review revisions to the course based on a new edition of the textbook
• Revise content as needed to ensure content is accurate, up to date, and aligned with the new edition of the textbook
• Write scenarios, case studies, and other items as needed to support assessments
• Write assessment items as needed
• Use provided templates properly to ensure consistency

Requirements:

• Strong command of both written and verbal English
• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design
• Experience writing content for online courses
• Familiarity with the Adobe suite of products, specifically Adobe Illustrator
• Familiarity with educational theories, such as situated learning theory, adult learning theory, and the universal design for learning theory

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Teaching experience
• Assessment writing experience

When it comes to putting people first, we're number 1.

The number 1 Top Employer in South Africa.

Certified by the Top Employer Institute 2025.

Business excellence team within the Group International Business is responsible for delivering the Africa hub centralisation of the COE for FinOps. The team's value proposition:

• Process Excellence: Efficiency and effectiveness of business processes and systems. Define best practices, frameworks & policies. Drive standardisation and alignment of best practice.
• Governance and Controls: Design and implement risk management and controls to ensure compliance
• Innovation: Define and implementation of strategic and transformational targets leveraging on technology and best practices
• Financial Value: Support between operational, accounting teams, group and local market ensuring integrity and compliance of financial reporting

To be successful the individual will have a solid understanding of (Source to Pay, Payroll, T&E, and Intercompany); systems across an integrated systems landscape which incorporates several complementary business solutions and their respective interfaces. They will enjoy problem solving; understand performance metrics for world class organization and compliance (such as Internal Audit, Sox). They will support the FinOps International Business team across African Opcos. Interaction with Shared Service centres, Corporate Services, Group Financial processes, local markets leadership teams, Internal and External Audit will be essential.

Financial Reporting Assurance

• Leadership in risk management, internal controls and operational efficiency in Source to Pay, Payroll, T&E, and Intercompany.
• Strategic oversight, cross function collaboration, and continuous improvement on assurance frameworks.
• Drive adherence to IFRS and Vodacom accounting standards.
• Identify, assess and mitigate financials risk by ensuring accuracy and integrity of the balance sheet through meticulous reconciliation and verification
• Effectively drive action plans on aged/ unidentified balances with account owners/ head of finance
• Develop process compliance frameworks: Follow up on identified control and audit risks as well as review and propose changes to relevant policies to reflect Vodafone Way principles and tax, legal statutory requirements. Deliver control review activities in accordance with SOX regulations and Vodafone Group policies.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, including process improvements, internal control enhancements, and reporting procedures.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures, adjusting as needed.
• Coordinate with internal auditors, SOX, Group Risk, ensuring smooth and efficient audits and timely resolution of audit findings.
• Drive the implementation of changes required due to regulations.

Manage the execution of strategic projects:

• Lead the prioritisation and implementation projects
• Effectively manage Strategic projects, ensuring stakeholder buy-in and minimal disruption.
• Develop and implement communication plans to keep stakeholders informed of progress and anticipated outcomes.
• Drive the business case development and return on investment.

Performance Management and Reporting:

• Enhance financial reporting processes to provide real time insights.
• Drive data-driven decision making is embedded in financial operations.
• Regularly monitor and report on performance against KPIs, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Analyse data to identify trends and opportunities for service optimisation.
• Champion a data-driven culture within the finance department by promoting the use of data analytics tools and insights.
• Develop and implement dashboards and reporting systems that provide real-time financial visibility and support informed decision-making.
• Partner with data analysts to extract valuable insights from financial data to drive strategic initiatives.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation, fostering a deep understanding of their needs and expectations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders identify and drive the development of solutions that would cater to their business needs.
• Effectively communicate the value and impact of service delivery initiatives.
• Proactively address stakeholder concerns and ensure their satisfaction with service quality.

• Accounting or related degree (Essential)
• SAP certification (Desirable)
• Minimum of 10+ years relevant experience in a finance environment (Essential)
• Performance Management and Reporting (e.g. based on identified KPIs) experience
• Working across multinational

• SAP ERP knowledge
• Project Planning
• System implementation experience
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Communication – written or oral (the ability to speak and write in a clear, concise and fluent manner to both individuals and groups)
• Planning
• Change management
• Aptitude for fostering positive relationships
• Problem solving
• Teamwork
• The ability to explain complex information clearly and simply
• Operational excellence and attention to detail
• Ability to adapt quickly in a new environment and work on multiple systems/platforms
• Ability to communicate financial information with non-finance employees
• Ability to effectively communicate across all levels
• Knowledge of Finance Operations in a Shared Service centre, supporting multiple companies and countries.
• Knowledge of Key performance indicators used within the organisation to drive business decisions
• SOX & IFRS specifically in Source to Pay, Payroll, T&E, and Intercompany
• Excellent SAP & HFM skills
• Understand business impact of the respective elements of local and global initiatives/projects
• Technical knowledge/experience of related systems (incl. interfaces)
• Post go live support

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 08 September 2025

The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom Campus

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.

Join our client as a
Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Cards & Payments
. You'll provide expert guidance on credit/debit cards, digital payments (e.g., mobile wallets), and rewards programs. This role focuses on ensuring compliance, reducing fraud, and enhancing payment systems through short-term projects like product launches or regulatory upgrades. You'll work closely with client teams (IT, legal, operations) and partners (e.g., Visa/Mastercard) to deliver results in a fast-paced banking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on regulatory compliance (e.g., central bank submissions, payment system laws).
• Support card product development, including contactless payments and digital wallet integration.
• Investigate card fraud, disputes, and transaction issues, proposing solutions to cut losses.
• Collaborate on system improvements and train client staff on card security and tools (e.g., mobile banking apps).
• Stay updated on payment trends (e.g., biometrics, tokenization) to drive innovation.
• Deliver project milestones on time, with clear documentation and knowledge sharing.

What We're Looking For

• Education
  : Bachelor's degree in finance, IT, business, or related field (postgraduate a plus).
• Certifications
  : Payments/cards-related certifications (e.g., PCI DSS, CISSP, CPP) preferred.
• 5+ years in financial services (banking/fintech).
• 3+ years as an SME in cards/payments, with hands-on work in regulatory reporting, product management, or fraud detection.
• Deep knowledge of card systems (e.g., EMV standards) and South African regulations.
• Strong data analysis skills (SQL, Excel, BI tools) for risk and fraud work.
• Excellent communication and teamwork for client-site collaboration.
• Ability to deliver fast, ethical results in a project-based role.

When it comes to putting people first, we're number 1.

The number 1 Top Employer in South Africa.

Certified by the Top Employer Institute 2025.

The Digital Transformation Lead will be responsible for driving the digital transformation strategy within the Finance Operations and Credit & Risk departments. This role will focus on leveraging digital technologies to enhance operational efficiency, improve customer experience, and achieve cost savings:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the digital transformation strategy for Finance Operations and Credit & Risk.
• Innovation: Identify and evaluate new digital technologies and solutions to drive innovation and improve processes.
• Project Management: Lead and manage digital transformation projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of digital initiatives.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of digital transformation initiatives and report on progress to senior management.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with digital transformation projects.

Financial Reporting Assurance

• Strategic oversight, cross function collaboration, and continuous improvement on digital strategy within Finance.
• Developing best practices, routines and innovative solutions to improve levels of digitisation and quality of output. identify opportunities for digitisation using various technologies, which include, but not limited to Robotics Process Automation, Natural Language Understanding, Optical Character Recognition etc
• Identify opportunities for risk mitigation measures, and support implementation as needed.
• Identify strategy growth opportunities in the Intelligent Automation space

Manage the execution of strategic projects:

• Lead the prioritisation and implementation of digital transformation projects within Finance
• Effectively manage such projects, ensuring stakeholder buy-in and minimal disruption.
• Develop and implement communication plans to keep stakeholders informed of progress and anticipated outcomes.
• Drive the business case development and return on investment.
• Re-engineer and radically simply processes
• Own Citizen Development strategy in VSA Finance enabling large Scale Upskilling (AI and Intelligent Automation)

Performance Management and Reporting:

• Champion a data-driven culture within the finance department by promoting the use of data analytics tools and insights.
• Develop and implement dashboards and reporting systems that provide real-time financial visibility and support informed decision-making.
• Partner with data analysts to extract valuable insights from financial data to drive strategic initiatives.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation, fostering a deep understanding of their needs and expectations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders identify and drive the development of solutions that would cater to their business needs.
• Effectively communicate the value and impact of digital transformation initiatives.
• Proactively address stakeholder concerns and ensure their satisfaction with service quality.
• Facilitate change management practices that ensure seamless adoption of Intelligent Automation strategy
• Lead, manage and, coach business process engineers and analysts

• Relevant certifications in digital transformation, such as Certified Digital Transformation Officer (CDTO) or Digital Transformation Professional (DTP), will be an advantage
• Project management certifications like PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 can be beneficial
• Proficiency in digital tools and technologies.
• Strong understanding of data analytics, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies that can drive digital transformation.
• Minimum of 5+ years relevant experience in a finance and / or Credit and Risk environments (Essential)
• Proven experience in leading digital transformation initiatives within a large organization is crucial.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex projects and driving change is essential.

Job-Related Skill

• Project Planning
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Communication skills
• Change management
• Problem solving
• Teamwork
• The ability to explain complex information clearly and simply
• Operational excellence and attention to detail
• Ability to adapt quickly in a new environment and work on multiple systems/platforms

Job Knowledge

• Knowledge of Finance Operations as well as Credit and Risk environments.
• Technical knowledge/experience of process and reporting enhancements making use of robotics and digital tools
• Post go live support
• Excellent project management and leadership skills to inspire and lead a team towards achieving strategic goals.
• Strong stakeholder management skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 11 September 2025.

The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom Campus.

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.

When it comes to putting people first, we're number 1.
The number 1 Top Employer in South Africa.

Certified by the Top Employer Institute 2025.

Role Purpose/Business Unit

• This role is to support the commercial execution of the key strategic priorities in the VFS portfolio. The Commercial Lead focuses on activities that provide high quality commercial and analytical insights that are actionable to the commercial function. Leads, manages and develop a team and framework to support the Vodacom Financial and Digital services group in the performance of product and business commercial functions as well as strategic projects which may include items such as end to end product reviews, product development, operations efficiency, contract reviews, distribution optimisation among other functions.
• She/he will also have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges, with the ability to problem-solve through an analytical mindset

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Evaluation of contracting commercials on new engagements and contract renewals on existing engagements
• Product performance and insights – marketing ROIs, engagement tracking, IBRO implementation including reporting and monitoring & recommendation of key actionable insights
• Strategy execution, performance monitoring and optimisation including accountability to facilitate commercial actions across the portfolio via focused deep dives across VFS
• The role will work closely with Data and Analytics and the Web analytics team enabling the right level of reporting is in place that drives actionable insights.
• Business Improvement function across VFS
• Accountability on preparing, prioritising of features & products in line with strategy under the PI Planning
• Review, analyse and evaluate success of initiatives against key KPIs including preparation and delivery of executive committee presentations
• Perform competitor analysis across the product portfolio
• Deliver on rolling forecasts on product level working closely with Finance

The Ideal Candidate For This Role Will Have

• Bachelor's or honours degree in business, commerce, economics, statistics, finance
• 7+ years of experience in business and/or product development roles
• Experience engaging and influencing C-level executives
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to draw insights from financial and operational data to drive business objectives
• Strong Excel skills essential, SQL skills would be beneficial
• Highly resourceful and flexible fast learner

We Make An Impact By Offering

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications:
06 October 2025.
The base location for this role is
Vodacom Midrand Campus.
The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.

When it comes to putting people first, we're number 1.
The number 1 Top Employer in South Africa.

Certified by the Top Employer Institute 2025.

Role Purpose:
The Digital Transformation Lead will be responsible for driving the digital transformation strategy within the Finance Operations and Credit & Risk departments. This role will focus on leveraging digital technologies to enhance operational efficiency, improve customer experience, and achieve cost savings:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the digital transformation strategy for Finance Operations and Credit & Risk
• Innovation: Identify and evaluate new digital technologies and solutions to drive innovation and improve processes
• Project Management: Lead and manage digital transformation projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of digital initiatives
• Performance Monitoring: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of digital transformation initiatives and report on progress to senior management
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with digital transformation projects

Your responsibilities will include:
Financial Reporting Assurance

• Strategic oversight, cross function collaboration, and continuous improvement on digital strategy within Finance
• Developing best practices, routines and innovative solutions to improve levels of digitisation and quality of output. identify opportunities for digitisation using various technologies, which include, but not limited to Robotics Process Automation, Natural Language Understanding, Optical Character Recognition etc
• Identify opportunities for risk mitigation measures, and support implementation as needed
• Identify strategy growth opportunities in the Intelligent Automation space

Manage the execution of strategic projects:

• Lead the prioritisation and implementation of digital transformation projects within Finance
• Effectively manage such projects, ensuring stakeholder buy-in and minimal disruption
• Develop and implement communication plans to keep stakeholders informed of progress and anticipated outcomes
• Drive the business case development and return on investment
• Re-engineer and radically simply processes
• Own Citizen Development strategy in VSA Finance enabling large Scale Upskilling (AI and Intelligent Automation)

Performance Management and Reporting:

• Champion a data-driven culture within the finance department by promoting the use of data analytics tools and insights
• Develop and implement dashboards and reporting systems that provide real-time financial visibility and support informed decision-making
• Partner with data analysts to extract valuable insights from financial data to drive strategic initiatives

Stakeholder Management:

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation, fostering a deep understanding of their needs and expectations
• Collaborate with stakeholders identify and drive the development of solutions that would cater to their business needs
• Effectively communicate the value and impact of digital transformation initiatives
• Proactively address stakeholder concerns and ensure their satisfaction with service quality
• Facilitate change management practices that ensure seamless adoption of Intelligent Automation strategy
• Lead, manage and, coach business process engineers and analysts

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Relevant certifications in digital transformation, such as Certified Digital Transformation Officer (CDTO) or Digital Transformation Professional (DTP), will be an advantage
• Project management certifications like PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 can be beneficial
• Proficiency in digital tools and technologies
• Strong understanding of data analytics, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies that can drive digital transformation
• Minimum of 5+ years relevant experience in a finance and / or Credit and Risk environments (Essential)
• Proven experience in leading digital transformation initiatives within a large organization is crucial
• Demonstrated success in managing complex projects and driving change is essential

Job-Related Skill

• Project Planning
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Communication skills
• Change management
• Problem solving
• Teamwork
• The ability to explain complex information clearly and simply
• Operational excellence and attention to detail
• Ability to adapt quickly in a new environment and work on multiple systems/platforms

Job Knowledge

• Knowledge of Finance Operations as well as Credit and Risk environments
• Technical knowledge/experience of process and reporting enhancements making use of robotics and digital tools
• Post go live support
• Excellent project management and leadership skills to inspire and lead a team towards achieving strategic goals
• Strong stakeholder management skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications:
11 September 2025.
The base location for this role is
Midrand, Vodacom Campus.
The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.

Role Purpose

The Microsoft Purview Subject Matter Expert (SME) will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Microsoft Purview solutions to strengthen the client 's data governance, compliance, and information protection posture. This role requires deep technical expertise in Microsoft Purview, Information Protection, DLP, Compliance Manager, Insider Risk, and Data Governance frameworks across Microsoft 365, Azure, and hybrid environments. The SME will act as the client 's trusted advisor for data governance and compliance automation, ensuring alignment with corporate and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Governance

• Define and implement the client 's data governance and compliance strategy using Microsoft Purview.
• Establish data classification frameworks, sensitivity labeling standards, and data lifecycle management policies.
• Develop governance dashboards and metrics to measure policy adherence and data risk posture.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and compliance frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, ISO 27001, POPIA, GDPR).

Solution Design & Implementation

• Design, configure, and deploy Purview Data Map, Data Catalog, and Data Lineage solutions.
• Implement Information Protection and DLP policies for Microsoft 365 and endpoints.
• Integrate Purview with Azure Information Protection, Defender for Cloud Apps, Sentinel, and Entra ID.
• Enable multicloud and hybrid data source connectors.
• Create data scanning rules and classifiers to automatically identify sensitive data types.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Manage Compliance Manager, eDiscovery, and Insider Risk configurations.
• Develop and maintain assessment templates for compliance frameworks.
• Monitor risk trends, generate insights, and present mitigation recommendations.
• Support Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIAs) and Data Subject Request (SRs) through Purview.
• Drive automation of evidence collection for audit readiness.

Continuous Improvement & Enablement

• Define best practices, operating procedures, and governance playbooks for Purview adoption.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions for data owners, IT, and compliance teams.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to integrate Purview insights into business workflows.
• Stay current with Microsoft roadmap updates and compliance capabilities.

Technical Integration

• Oversee API-based integration with third-party SIEM, GRC, or data security platforms.
• Ensure Purview's compatibility with Defender for Endpoint, MIP SDK, and Microsoft Graph.
• Participate in architecture reviews to ensure secure and compliant design patterns.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise

• 5–8 years of experience in Microsoft Information Protection, Compliance, or Data Governance.
• Hands-on experience configuring and managing Purview (Data Map, Catalog, DLP, Information Protection, Compliance Manager, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of data classification models, governance frameworks, and regulations (POPIA, GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, SOC2).
• Experience with multicloud governance (Azure, AWS, Google) and hybrid data architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, or equivalent.

Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Compliance Administrator Associate
• TOGAF or COBIT certification (advantage)
• CISM / CISSP / ISO 27001 Lead Implementer (advantage)

Soft Skills

• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into technical configurations.
• Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent documentation and reporting capabilities.
• Comfortable leading workshops and cross-functional governance forums.

Key Deliverables

• Enterprise-wide Purview implementation roadmap.
• Data classification and sensitivity labeling framework.
• Active DLP, eDiscovery, and insider risk policies.
• Governance dashboards and reporting metrics.
• Continuous improvement plan for data compliance maturity.

Environment

• Hybrid Cloud (M365, Azure, SAP, AWS)
• Tools Ecosystem: Microsoft Purview, Sentinel, XDR- Micro Trend, ServiceNow GRC, Power BI

Employment type:
6 months contract

Location:
Centurion

Working model:
Hybrid

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply immediately, please send your CV to

Our client is seeking an experience
Microsoft Purview Subject Matter Expert (SME)
to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Microsoft Purview solutions to strengthen their data governance, compliance, and information protection posture. This role requires deep technical expertise in Microsoft Purview, Information Protection, DLP, Compliance Manager, Insider Risk, and Data Governance frameworks across Microsoft 365, Azure, and hybrid environments. The SME will act as their trusted advisor for data governance and compliance automation, ensuring alignment with corporate and regulatory requirements.

Role Highlights:

Strategy & Governance

• Define and implement data governance and compliance strategy using Microsoft Purview.
• Establish data classification frameworks, sensitivity labeling standards, and data lifecycle management policies.
• Develop governance dashboards and metrics to measure policy adherence and data risk posture.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and compliance frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, ISO 27001, POPIA, GDPR).

Solution Design & Implementation

• Design, configure, and deploy Purview Data Map, Data Catalog, and Data Lineage solutions.
• Implement Information Protection and DLP policies for Microsoft 365 and endpoints.
• Integrate Purview with Azure Information Protection, Defender for Cloud Apps, Sentinel, and Entra ID.
• Enable multi-cloud and hybrid data source connectors.
• Create data scanning rules and classifiers to automatically identify sensitive data types.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Manage Compliance Manager, eDiscovery, and Insider Risk configurations.
• Develop and maintain assessment templates for compliance frameworks.
• Monitor risk trends, generate insights, and present mitigation recommendations.
• Support Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIAs) and Data Subject Request (SRs) through Purview.
• Drive automation of evidence collection for audit readiness.

Continuous Improvement & Enablement

• Define best practices, operating procedures, and governance playbooks for Purview adoption.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions for data owners, IT, and compliance teams.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to integrate Purview insights into business workflows.
• Stay current with Microsoft roadmap updates and compliance capabilities.

Technical Integration

• Oversee API-based integration with third-party SIEM, GRC, or data security platforms.
• Ensure Purview's compatibility with Defender for Endpoint, MIP SDK, and Microsoft Graph.
• Participate in architecture reviews to ensure secure and compliant design patterns.

Required Skills and Experience:

Technical Expertise

• 5–8 years of experience in Microsoft Information Protection, Compliance, or Data Governance.
• Hands-on experience configuring and managing Purview (Data Map, Catalog, DLP, Information Protection, Compliance Manager, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of data classification models, governance frameworks, and regulations (POPIA, GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, SOC2).
• Experience with multi-cloud governance (Azure, AWS, Google) and hybrid data architectures.

Soft Skills

• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into technical configurations.
• Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent documentation and reporting capabilities.
• Comfortable leading workshops and cross-functional governance forums.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent.

Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate

• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate

• Microsoft Certified: Compliance Administrator Associate

• TOGAF or COBIT certification (advantage)

• CISM / CISSP / ISO 27001 Lead Implementer (advantage)

Key Deliverables

• Enterprise-wide Purview implementation roadmap.
• Data classification and sensitivity labeling framework.
• Active DLP, eDiscovery, and insider risk policies.
• Governance dashboards and reporting metrics.
• Continuous improvement plan for data compliance maturity.

Environment

• Hybrid Cloud (M365, Azure, SAP, AWS)
• Tools Ecosystem: Microsoft Purview, Sentinel, XDR- Micro Trend, ServiceNow GRC, Power BI

Applications should be emailed to

As our Principal Specialist, Global Technical Accounting & Policy (m/f/d), you'll be acting as a dynamic and experienced accounting leader to establish and lead a newly created global function focused on accounting standardization, technical guidance, and policy governance. Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance Transformation, this role will be responsible for developing a global accounting policy framework, building a Center of Excellence for technical accounting matters, and providing expert advisory across IFRS, U.S. GAAP, and local GAAPs.

What you will do

• Develop and implement a comprehensive global accounting manual to standardize policies and procedures across all regions.
• Implement a governance model for accounting policy changes and compliance tracking.
• Partner with regional finance teams and controllers to roll out global accounting policies effectively.
• Lead a centralized function that serves as the company's primary resource for technical accounting guidance.
• Develop best-practice accounting templates, tools, and guidance materials for global finance teams.
• Provide on-demand advisory for accounting treatments, structuring transactions, and addressing complex financial reporting issues.
• Conduct technical research and assess the impact of IFRS and local GAAP differences across key jurisdictions.
• Prepare and maintain technical accounting memos and whitepapers to support conclusions.
• Monitor updates from IASB, FASB, PCAOB, and local standards to provide training and thought leadership to regional finance teams and senior leaders.
• Establish an accounting governance framework to ensure policy adherence and consistency.
• Partner with external auditors, regulatory agencies, and industry bodies to maintain best-in-class accounting standards.
• Lead quarterly technical accounting updates for the global finance organization.
• Support M&A due diligence and integration, providing accounting expertise on deal structures and post-merger/divestment accounting considerations.
• Collaborate with finance transformation teams to enhance reporting efficiencies through technology and automation.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent certification required.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
• Multiple years of technical accounting experience, with a mix of public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and corporate accounting in a multinational organization.
• Deep IFRS expertise with the ability to research and as well as multiple local GAAP frameworks across regions (e.g., Europe, APAC, Africa, LATAM).
• Strong track record of developing and implementing global accounting policies in a decentralized or multi-entity business structure.
• Experience working in highly regulated industries (e.g., financial services, healthcare, technology) is a plus.
• Proven ability to partner with executive leadership and influence decision-making.