Head of Language Services-Integrated Annual Reporting at Ince (Pty) Ltd

Head of Language Services-Integrated Annual Reporting

Ince (Pty) Ltd, a dynamic Fintech, marketing and communications agency, has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Language Services, based in the Company’s Head Office in Sandon. The incumbent will have managerial responsibility for the Language Services Unit, which is staffed by a small team of dedicated permanent and freelance language specialists, proofreaders and quality control specialists. As part of the effective management of the Unit, which provides services on a shift system, the incumbent will be tasked with enhancing and maintaining both the quality of the service provided as well as the Unit’s ability to recover time against jobs which are produced for both the print and digital mediums.

Specifically, the individual will also be responsible for reviewing and proof reading JSE listed companies’ draft integrated annual reports, circulars and financial adverts to ensure that they meet very stringent content, formatting and deadline requirements. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the JSE and Companies Act Reporting Requirements and should be able to add value by identifying areas where reporting is either lacking or non-compliant and make recommendations for improvement. The role would be best suited to a seasoned financial editor/financial proofreader/company secretary/ integrated annual report specialist, who has had significant exposure to JSE listed companies, is well acquainted with financial reporting requirements and has an appreciation of and passion for integrated annual and interim reports.

Required skills and knowledge for the role.

 The envisaged incumbent must have in-depth knowledge of:

• the revised King IV Codes of Reporting and Governance Principles for South Africa and how these impact on reporting requirements.
• how the new standard of communication under the International Integrated Reporting Council’s framework requires integration of the financial and sustainability reports and how to demonstrate that an organisation’s strategy, governance, performance and prospects will lead to the creation of value over the short, medium and long term.
• the current JSE Listings and Companies Act Requirements.

In addition, the incumbent will need to have:

• high level editing and proof-reading skills.
• copy writing abilities in this specialist area.

Personal attributes required for the role include the ability to:

• pay exceptional attention to detail
• meet tight deadlines
• demonstrate strategic leadership
• operate well under pressure
• work with minimal supervision
• problem solve
• be a team player

Company description.

Serving mostly listed companies, Ince provides integrated, holistic communications and brand-building services tailored to the individual requirements of our diverse clients across South Africa and beyond.

As a national company with offices in Sandton, Cape Town and Durban, as well as operations in Mauritius and the UK, our reach is vast, yet our core ethos is, and always has been, absolute client-centricity built on long-term relationships and a 100% focus on supporting the business objectives and strategies of those who entrust their communications and branding to us.

Ince offers a seamless management process – from concept right through to execution and delivery, to ensure that our clients meet their compliance, communication and brand-building objectives. By offering all of these services under one roof, Ince is able to offer its clients the additional benefits of convenience, cost efficiency, and absolute confidentiality.