Group Accountant - Accounting Policy Manager at Apex Group

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Apex Group accounting policy implementation
• Formulation of guidance to component companies with regard to the policy implementation & adherence process
• Conduct initial impact assessments for implementation project scoping
• Monitor IASB discussions on new accounting standards & identify knock on impacts of accounting changes to Apex
• Prepare education material and present education sessions on new accounting standards
• Meet with other stakeholders to discuss potential impacts (e.g. Treasury, Tax, FP&A)
• Working with the CFO and GFC drafting Accounting Requirement Memos for the Audit Committee and Board which outline both the current and future accounting where necessary
• Act as an accounting advisor, identify and resolve technical accounting issues and represent Finance on project work streams
• Policy Development SME responsibility for developing new and revising existing policy documents
• Liaison with internal and external audit, tax teams and other professional advisors
• Assist with ad-hoc tasks as required
   

Skills Required

• A professional designation such as CA(SA) or equivalent, Top 10 firm preferred
• Minimum of 4-7 years post qualification experience preferably in the finance industry
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and application to Fund administration/Financial Services
• Understanding of Business analysis/Project Management and process improvement
• Strong foundation in MS Excel/PowerPoint
• Experience in financial reporting and corporate finance preferred
• Strong self-starter, showing initiative and able to work independently and as part of an integrated team
• Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and commitment to quality
• Clear organization skills and ability to articulate complex issues concisely
• Highly skilled at problem solving, with a logical and tenacious approach
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail