46 Technical Accounting Supervisor jobs in South Africa

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Job Summary
Specific Role Purpose: Role will be focused on reporting and planning of all financial and management information within finance.

Analysing and reporting of financial information in an accurate, complete and timely manner and providing business with meaningful insights and value-add perspective to enable decision making

Continuously seeking ways to improve operations by scaling automated financial processes, performing deep dives on several topics and trend analyses.

Crafting financial solutions aligned to all appropriate controls, business financial health and growth objectives.

Job Description
Financial Planning Accountabilities

• Assist finance manager in developing processes and controls to ensure that the planning process is effective, supports business strategies and completed within the required timelines with the appropriate level of details.
• Build the financial model to support the business plan and ensure the model is in compliance with model governance through annual model review
• Understand and review assumptions provided by business to support the forecast
• Understand and integrate Treasury, Risk, and Finance data from a BU perspective, where appropriate.
• Prepare and process all journals relating to the forecast on the relevant system within the required timelines.
• Review all journal entries posted relating to the forecast to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Provide accurate, complete and timeous reporting of the forecast to relevant stakeholders
• Prepare for all cycles in advance and ensure adequate engagement with the relevant finance and business teams.
• Transform and evolve Finance planning, tracking and control processes
• Present financial planning results to business highlighting performance and provide meaningful insights on possible risks and opportunities for the near future
• Take a commercial view on business and provide contextual insights into planned performance results
• Interact with the stakeholders to agree minimum quality standards, as well as an agreed method of communicating and resolving any identified quality deficiencies in the planning process.

Financial Reporting Accountabilities

• Build trust in the finance function through the creation of a single source of financial information which is corroborated by related management information sources and alignment to the agreed accounting principles, methodologies, and underlying data are correctly applied.
• Ensure appropriate, quality and timeous delivery of accurate financial and non-financial management information to support business objectives and expectations, including appropriate financial and non-financial metrics, valid and insightful comments and packaging the information in a relevant and appropriate manner.
• Own the process of delivery of high-quality information for regular and ad-hoc enhanced reporting to agreed requirements, timelines, and standards.
• Own and co-ordinate the core finance processes for PPB FDS Finance and contribute to the effectiveness of these processes for PPB and Group Finance (annual planning, forecasting, spend trajectory and reporting).
• Develop and implement control procedures as deficiencies or exceptions are identified which support the production of error-free reports. Assess and drive improvement of business accounting practices and policies.
• Validate all financial and management reporting information for flash results, month end financial results and utilisation and reporting of various key metrics
• Integrate advanced modelling and analysis capability to provide actionable intelligence, beyond data within the function.
• Generate finance narratives and insights driving business; and build/advise on pioneering new propositions.
• Take a commercial view on business and provide contextual insights into performance reports.
• Present financial results to business highlighting performance against plans, prior performance and providing meaningful insights on possible risks and opportunities for the near future
• Align to processes around month-end, year-end and planning cycles across the PPB finance community and BU based on the requirements from Group. Prepare for all cycles in advance and ensure adequate engagement with the relevant finance and BU teams.
• Interact with the stakeholders to agree minimum quality standards, as well as an agreed method of communicating and resolving any identified quality deficiencies in the reporting process.
• Act in line with the correct governance and control frameworks across the Finance team, as well as for proactively addressing any deficiencies and exceptions.
• Ensure that the CFO is appraised of key financial issues that need to be raised with executive leadership to enable integrity and timely management the BU.
• Know BU financial ambitions and balance sheet aspirations of PPB in performance reporting.
• Contribute to BCM & cybersecurity processes relevant to the BU and finance execution.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on financial data integrity, accounting processes, reconciliations', analysis and reporting for end-to-end Financial Management in business area.
• Responsible for continuous operational excellence and real-time responsiveness of finance to enable business to achieve growth and profitability objectives.
• Focus on information-driven performance improvement and formulate data into easy access standardised views.

Maintain stewardship and excellence which drives performance and sustainable growth through preservation of financial integrity.

People Investment Accountabilities

• Peer responsibility: Coach, inspire, engage, mentor and develop finance and business savvy leaders.
• Network with finance colleagues across GFD and create awareness of challenges, opportunities and issues and encourage collaboration
• Focus on Finance skills evolution and remaining relevant.
• Embrace the value of finance partnership in Big Data, Advanced Analytics, mergers and acquisitions, and partnerships into the core of our business.
• Ensure deep personal understanding of income statement, balance sheet, margin returns, variance analysis, capital and liquidity requirements, revenues, assets, liabilities and capital, expenses, headcount analytics and other key ratios through relevant business engagement.

Role / Person Specification

• Minimum B-degree (NQF level no.7) Desired Post Graduate Degree (NQF level no.8+), CA (SA) or CIMA qualification preferred.
• 3+ years professional financial management experience
• Knowledge and skills:
• Experience in executing finance processes.
• Experience in commercial innovation environments
• Broad Finance including strategic, commercial, legal, risk and operational aspects
• Understanding of the financial services sector within a professional business environment
• Knowledge of building collaborative work environments

Education
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Financial Sciences (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

JOB PURPOSE

The incumbent will be responsible to perform a series of tasks to ensure the AGSA's financial security, handling essentially all financial matters that drives the business's overall management and strategy. The position plays a major role in developing the AGSA strategic document and budget document. The position plays a significant role in the decision-making process of the organisation. Management accountant designs and develops information and reports that are required by leadership and management to make strategic and operational decisions. Management accountants install, develop and ensures efficient functioning of the management accounting system.

Roles & Responsibilities

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPA's)

Strategic Function

• Contributes to the formulation and drive the implementation of the organisation's short & long-term strategy in expertise (Management Accounting).

Product Management

Budget & Plans:

• Manage, coordinate and facilitate the budget process.

• Compile annual budget assumptions and financial targets

• Research and benchmark best budgeting practices.

• Develop and maintain the budget system and tools

• Design and develop budget tool training manual for the AGSA.

• Manage cost drivers and profit mark-ups to achieve profit target for the AGSA.

• Consolidation and analysis of all Business Units budgets

• Ensure alignment of budgets to the strategic objectives of the AGSA

• Design and develop budget presentation to be tabled, discussed and approved at Executive Committee.

• Provide inputs in the development of AGSA strategic plan and budget document (Blue Book).

Performance monitoring:

• Design and develop financial performance monitoring tools and systems.

• Design and development of key financial ratio to be used to assess the financial and operational performance of the AGSA.

• Co-ordination, analysis and interpretation of all business units' performance and provide recommendation to correct deviations from plans

• Development of management reports to provide key drivers of AGSA revenue & costs.

• Provide insights and information to leadership on the financial performance of the organisation.

• Ensure that the organisation remain financially viable by analysing & interpreting key financial indicators used by leadership to steer the organisation in the right direction.

Management of income and expenses of the AGSA:

• Prepare and analyse the monthly income and expenditure of the organisation.

• Consolidate all business units forecast, analyse, interpret and determine impact on the AGSA and provide recommendations to leadership to ensure that the organisation achieves its financial targets.

• Liaising with business unit managerial staff and other colleagues to complete the forecast

• Ensure that the Forecast considers and factor in the changes in the internal and external environment to ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation.

Creating business strategies to generate stakeholder value:

• Continuous recommendations of resource optimisation strategies to leadership to improve financial business performance.

• Providing impact assessments and feasibility analysis on the implementation of strategic initiatives of the organisation.

Development of management information systems:

• Provide key input in the development and enhancement of AGSA budgeting, forecasting and reporting tools

• Creation and implementation of management information system and tools to provide accurate and timely information for leadership to make informed decisions.

Other responsibilities:

• Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required.

Stakeholder Management

• Drive visibility through effective internal stakeholder engagements.

• Accountable for the implementation of the stakeholder engagement plan in line with the AGSA stakeholder engagement framework

• Interact with relevant oversight structures and relevant committees regarding management accounting matters/ reports/plans/worshops etc.

• Provide inputs into AGSA strategic and Budget document.

People Management

• Financial management and operational management

• Accountable for sustainability and profitability of the centre and BU.

• Ensures that the centre deliverables are executed economically, efficiently and effectively.

• Development and effective management of the Centre budget and performance targets.

• Provide input on the opportunities to improve efficiencies of the organisation's business operations and other innovation.

Skills, Experience & Education

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Emotional Maturity

• Empowerment

• Diversity and Inclusion

• Integrity

• Authenticity

• Performance Excellence

• Innovation and Continuous Improvement

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Good Oral and written communication skills

• Excellent Analytical and numerical abilities

• Good Ability to work as part of a team

• Excellent Accuracy and eye for details

• Sound Business knowledge

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum qualification

Bachelor's degree (NQF7) in commerce, financial or management accounting

• Chartered Institute of Management Accounting (CIMA) will be an added advantage

Experience

• 5 years or more in Financial and/or management accounting.

• Analysing and interpreting financial information and ratios,

• Developing and writing financial commentary.

• Liaising with stakeholders at different levels.

• Developing dashboard reports through business intelligence - Power BI

Closing Statement

Applications closing date: 24 September 2025

The AGSA is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors, factual, transcription or otherwise, contained in the information posted. Therefore, ensure that your online application and CV is correct, accurate and up to date.

To successfully upload documents, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters.

This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment.

We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organisation.

Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.

Financial Reporting Manager - IT Distribution Sector

Our client in the IT Distribution and Office Supplies sector is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Financial Reporting Manager to oversee financial and management reporting across a large multi-branch environment. This role reports directly to the General Manager of Finance and offers the opportunity to partner with senior leadership on strategic financial initiatives while driving operational efficiency and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation, consolidation, and delivery of accurate and timely financial and management reports across multiple branches and divisions.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support decision making at both divisional and group levels.
• Partner closely with senior management, including Finance and Operations leadership, on high level projects such as ERP transformations and cross-divisional initiatives.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to ensure financial targets are met and risks are identified early.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS reporting standards, internal policies, and governance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting systems, and controls, with particular focus on leveraging ERP systems such as SAP/S4HANA.
• Act as a trusted financial partner to senior executives, providing commercial acumen and guidance to influence business strategy.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years post-articles experience in financial management or commercial finance, ideally within a listed entity or large product-driven/service environment.
• Proven expertise in financial reporting, management accounting, budgeting, and commercial finance.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS reporting standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP, and exposure to S/4HANA migration projects is highly advantageous.
• Prior experience consolidating financial data across multiple branches/divisions is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, coupled with flexibility to work beyond standard hours and travel to branches as required.

Educational Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related commercial field.
• CA(SA) or equivalent qualification is highly preferred.

If you are a results driven finance professional with the ambition to influence strategy and deliver high quality reporting within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, this is an excellent opportunity to elevate your career.

Mindcor will respond to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear back within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will, however, be retained for future opportunities.

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Must have US GAAP experience

Our client is a leading, globally integrated financial services organization. They are at the forefront of innovation and operational excellence, driving significant stakeholder value within the dynamic financial services sector. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced environment where you can make a tangible impact.

Are you a technically astute CA(SA) with a passion for financial reporting and consolidation? We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our client's Group Finance team. This role offers a unique chance to hone your skills in a complex, dual-reporting environment, contributing directly to high-quality consolidated financial statements. You'll be instrumental in ensuring compliance with stringent international and local listing requirements, working with a global team and driving process improvements. If you thrive on detail, enjoy problem-solving, and are eager to grow within a reputable financial services leader, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities:

• Spearhead the monthly, quarterly, and annual preparation of consolidated financial statements under IFRS, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
• Oversee the end-to-end consolidation process for a diverse portfolio of entities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Contribute to the preparation of critical external reporting packs for JSE and NYSE filings, including integrated reports and annual disclosures.
• Collaborate effectively with external auditors, ensuring seamless interim and year-end audits.
• Champion technical accounting excellence by researching and applying IFRS and relevant US GAAP standards.
• Play a key role in the implementation of new accounting standards and group-wide policies.
• Ensure robust compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Foster strong working relationships with global finance teams, providing guidance on reporting requirements.
• Support the enhancement and automation of consolidation and reporting processes, leveraging advanced systems.

Requirements:

Must-Haves:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))
• Minimum of 2 years post-articles experience in a group finance or reporting function.
• Proven experience in group consolidations, multi-currency reporting, and intercompany eliminations.
• Exposure to US GAAP.
• Experience with JSE and/or NYSE reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Should you not hear from us in two weeks from application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Function

To manage the processes and resources accountable for the on time and accurate reporting of financial information as well as the provision of financial management packs, contributing to operational effectiveness, client / customer satisfaction, reduced risk, profitability and compliance to relevant policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Performance Areas

• Support function to Vice President Finance: Healthcare SSA.
• Lead financial reporting monthly including month-end close processes.
• Deliver financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to all stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with the Imperial financial processes, policies and disciplines.
• Execute financial compliance or operational reviews.
• Assist with coordination of work with risk, legal, commercial, compliance, tax and other control-related activities and with other assurance providers.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify controls in place to mitigate identified risks.
• Identify control and reporting gaps and execute on opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with special requests and projects as required on accounting and compliance or commercial matters.
• Conduct reviews of operating companies balance sheets and GL reconciliations
• Assist with analysis of operating companies' financial statements to drive efficiencies.
• Manage reporting calendar for Healthcare SSA.
• Commercial finance business partnering with Market Access Healthcare operations.
• Identify cost saving initiatives in operating companies.
• Conduct margin analysis to ensure profitability of operating companies.
• Manage accounts for Healthcare Head office, including expense recognition and review as well monthly reporting.
• Deliver investment evaluations as required, including calculations of metrics such as net present value, ROCE, internal rate of return and payback period.
• Deliver monthly reporting packs and presentations for Healthcare Head Office.
• Lead direct reports in ensuring the delivery of Healthcare reporting timeously and accurately.
• Ensure development of direct reports, including succession planning and delegating as appropriate.

Qualifications Required

• CA (SA) qualification.

Experience and Skills Required

• Minimum 5 years post articles experience.
• Strong accounting and consolidations application in a multi-currency environment.
• Up to date and sound IFRS knowledge and application.
• Strong tax knowledge.
• Hyperion experience is advantageous.
• Healthcare experience is advantageous.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world's trade flow better, changing what's possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that's fit for the future.

We're rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we're at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what's possible.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

EEO Statement

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or belief.

By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.

We're looking for a
hands-on and dynamic Reporting Specialist
to join a fast-growing software and services business that helps large listed and public organisations
automate their reporting and planning processes
.

In this role, you'll work directly with some of South Africa's most prominent companies, implementing and supporting a powerful consolidation, reporting, and planning software solution.

What You'll Do

• Partner with clients to automate reporting and planning processes using our software.
• Build
  financial reporting and planning applications
  from the ground up.
• Design and configure
  group reporting structures
  and Excel-based data templates.
• Import data from multiple source systems and set up analysis tools.
• Create
  final reports and presentations
  for executive use.
• Provide
  post-implementation client support
  – including training, troubleshooting, and identifying areas for process improvement.

What We're Looking For

• A relevant
  Financial Degree
  (BCom Finance or equivalent) or completed CIMA.
• Strong knowledge of
  financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
  .
• 5+ years of experience
  in either:
• A financial role (management reporting, FP&A, etc.) with full reporting and planning responsibility; OR
• A role implementing/supporting financial reporting software.
• Advanced Excel skills
  (model building, formulas, graphs, conditional formatting).
• Strong communication skills and confidence in engaging directly with clients.
• A problem-solver with
  initiative, energy, and ownership
  .

We'd Love to See if You Can…

When screening, we'll be looking for candidates who:

• Can
  build financial models from scratch
  (not just update templates).
• Show initiative in setting up
  new reporting packs
  by asking the right questions and designing scalable solutions.
• Double-check accuracy using
  controls, reconciliations, and validations
  – not just trust the system.
• Clearly understand concepts like
  Budget YTD
  and how to automate it in Excel.
• Can handle interruptions by staying flexible and focused while supporting others when needed.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more finance jobs, please visit

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

We also invite you to contact us to discuss your next career move in finance

For more information, contact:

Angelique Jardim

Specialist Recruitment Consultant

Be Part of Shaping the Future of Finance

At Capitec, we're not just reporting numbers- we're telling the story of one of South Africa's most dynamic banks. We're on the lookout for a talented Team Leader: Financial Reporting who's ready to bring technical excellence, leadership, and fresh thinking to a team that keeps our business future-fit and transparent.

Why Join Capitec Finance?

Our Finance division is the backbone of trust and credibility, ensuring that every decision is guided by accurate insights. By joining us, you'll be part of a team that doesn't just crunch numbers we provide the data and analysis that influence investors, analysts, regulators, and the broader financial community.

Here, you'll work with passionate professionals who love making complexity simple, applying world-class IFRS expertise, and pushing boundaries to create best-in-class reporting.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and inspire a team of financial reporting specialists.

• Deliver accurate and timely financial reports that shape key business and investor decisions.

• Apply deep IFRS knowledge to solve complex reporting challenges.

• Collaborate across functions to ensure alignment and compliance at group level.

• Mentor, coach, and develop your team to reach their full potential.

What You'll Bring

• A Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification with Honours in Accounting.

• At least 5 years' post-article experience in IFRS reporting at group level.

• 3+ years' experience leading small teams, with a passion for coaching and mentoring.

• Strong analytical and interpretive skills, with proven experience collaborating across functions.

Why Capitec?

We're not just a bank, we're a team on a mission to make banking simpler, smarter, and more human. Joining us means growth, purpose, and the chance to shape the future of finance in South Africa.

If you're ready to lead with impact and take financial reporting to the next level, we'd love to meet you.

Capitec is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals.

You bring your passion and your talent. We bring an inspiring international work environment. Together, we form the perfect combination.

Are you a South African Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) or Associate General Accountant (AGA(SA)) with at least 4 years of experience and are you passionate about working in a top-quality and international financial reporting environment? Do you have a deep understanding of the relevant standards and their implications and relevant experience drafting reports through Caseware Financials? Are you experienced in applying

International Standard on Related Services (ISRS) 4410? And would you like to be an integrated part of an international team of top-quality accountants, having the opportunity for short or longer term secondments to The Netherlands?

We're looking for a talented South African Accountant to join our international team, working from our office in Cape Town or Stellenbosch, being part a bright team of qualified accountants (in South Africa and The Netherlands).

Do you recognize yourself? Do you think you and BrightOrange Staffing could form a perfect combination? Apply immediately or contact our recruiter.