IFRS Technical Manager at BDO South Africa

The Job

The primary purpose of the IFRS Technical Manager role is assistance to providing technical accounting support to audit and advisory teams (internally) as well as developing material and presenting training to external clients. Focus will be specifically on technical accounting matters impacting the Financial Services sector.

Principle Outcomes:

• Technical accounting consultations with audit teams/clients
• Qualified technical accounting staff/client training
• Communications regarding changes to IFRS methodology, tools, standards and procedures
• Assistance on implementation projects for new standards (advisory engagements)
• Monitoring of time charged to WIP codes for accounting projects/audit support provided to all teams

We are looking for candidates who would be:

• Able to make decisions regarding acceptable accounting treatment in fairly straightforward accounting queries
• Able to develop and put together accounting training material for review
• Frequent involvement of the IFRS Technical Accounting Senior Manager will be required in the first year
• Able to research new accounting standards and publications and summarise internal views and consultations

Requirements:

• B.Com Honours; CA (SA)
• 1-2 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Experience in a technical accounting consulting role
• A sound knowledge of and exposure to all IASB accounting standards 
• A wide general knowledge of legislation and regulations that could affect financial reporting

Competencies:

• Building trust and relationships
• Fostering Collaborative Team work
• Accessibility, persuading and influencing
• Proactive in all that we do
• Fostering active communication
• Continuously adding value
• Client focused
• Developing a Commercial and Innovative Digital Mind-set
• Aligning career aspirations with the strategies, goals and objectives of the team or firm
• Innovative and willing to share ideas for new ways of working
• Ability to work with all levels within an organisation

The appointment will be made in terms of the firm’s Employment Equity Policy. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.