Senior Financial Accountant at NTT Ltd.

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• The Senior Financial Accountant forms part of the Group Statutory Reporting team within Global Finance. The role supports group statutory reporting activities, including quarter-end reporting for group statutory purposes, assists with monitoring the status of statutory audits across the group, and supports the consistent application of IFRS in group statutory reporting processes.
• The role also supports the establishment, maintenance and monitoring of the consistent application of group-wide financial and controls-related policies. From a controls perspective, the role supports J-SOX-related activities by coordinating and monitoring finance-related controls, control documentation, testing status, issues and remediation actions, while also supporting the identification and reporting of non-compliance with group requirements.
• The role works closely with Group Finance, Unit Finance, Centres of Expertise and external auditors to drive consistency, transparency and timely resolution of reporting, audit, controls and compliance matters.

Key Responsibilities

Statutory Financial Reporting

• Own and coordinate quarter-end reporting activities for group statutory purposes, including collating submissions, performing review checks and following up on outstanding items.
• Support statutory and regulatory reporting submissions for group purposes, including review of completeness, accuracy and timely submission of required inputs.
• Support the application of IFRS in statutory reporting submissions and group reporting packs, including identifying reporting issues, preparing supporting analysis and escalating matters requiring Group Finance review.
• Coordinate with external auditors, Unit Finance and internal teams to support timely provision of information, audit evidence and management updates for group statutory and audit requirements.
• Prepare management reporting, dashboards and presentation materials covering statutory reporting progress, statutory submission status, audit progress and related actions.
• Provide guidance and support to Group, Unit and Centre of Expertise stakeholders on statutory reporting requirements and related reporting processes.
• Support continuous improvement and standardisation of statutory reporting and audit monitoring processes, including opportunities to improve data quality, controls, workflow and automation.

Controls and Compliance

• Support the development, maintenance and periodic update of group-wide accounting policies, standards, procedures and guidance.
• Monitor and support the implementation of group accounting policies, including tracking exceptions, queries, interpretations and areas of non-compliance, and escalating matters that require Group Finance review or approval.
• Monitor, track and report instances of non-compliance with group-wide financial policies, controls requirements and statutory reporting expectations, including follow-up on agreed remediation actions.
• Support J-SOX activities, including coordination and monitoring of finance-related controls, control documentation, testing status, issues and remediation actions.
• Work with finance process owners, control owners and relevant stakeholders to support timely completion of J-SOX deliverables and follow-up of overdue or high-risk items.
• Monitor external audit findings and control-related observations across the group, including management responses, remediation actions and recurring themes.
• Monitor whether statutory audits have passed, or are at risk of passing, their statutory submission deadlines, and support follow-up with relevant stakeholders on overdue actions.
• Track J-SOX deficiencies, management action plans and remediation progress, including preparing status updates for management review.
• Support controls and compliance monitoring by identifying control gaps or recurring issues arising from statutory reporting, audit findings or policy exceptions, and assist in developing practical remediation plans.
• Prepare management reporting, dashboards and presentation materials covering policy matters, non-compliance trends, control gaps, risks and remediation actions.
• Provide guidance and support to Group, Unit and Centre of Expertise stakeholders on policy compliance and controls requirements.
• Support continuous improvement and standardisation of policy, controls and compliance monitoring processes, including opportunities to improve data quality, controls, workflow and automation.
• Perform any other relevant tasks as requested by management.

General knowledge, skills and attributes

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, statutory financial reporting requirements, group reporting processes and financial controls.
• Sound and proven working knowledge of accounting practices, financial reporting processes, financial controls, external audit requirements and auditing standards.
• Good understanding of group reporting environments, including international entities, foreign currency, inter-company transactions and consolidation/reporting pack processes.
• Ability to interpret group accounting policies, IFRS requirements and reporting requirements, prepare clear documentation and translate requirements into practical guidance.
• Understanding of internal controls over financial reporting and J-SOX/SOX control requirements.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify underlying business drivers, assess risks and provide practical recommendations.
• Excellent attention to detail, high levels of accuracy and a strong focus on quality and completeness of reporting outputs.
• Strong planning and organising skills, with the ability to manage quarter-end deadlines, multiple stakeholders and urgent priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain accounting, reporting, controls and compliance matters clearly.
• Strong relationship management and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with Group Finance, Unit Finance, Centres of Expertise and external auditors.
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels across the organisation.
• Ability to remain calm, resilient and effective when working under pressure and against tight reporting deadlines.
• Ability to persuade, influence and challenge stakeholders appropriately while maintaining a solutions-orientated approach.
• Proactive, self-managed and comfortable working independently in a complex global organisation.
• Tech-savvy, with a keen interest in using AI, automation and digital tools to improve efficiency, quality and insight in reporting, controls and compliance processes.
• Good working knowledge of financial systems, reporting tools and Microsoft Office applications; experience with workflow, audit tracking, J-SOX compliance or consolidation tools would be advantageous.

Required Capabilities Framework
Qualifications and certifications
Education required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.
• Honours degree or postgraduate qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related field would be advantageous.
• CA(SA) is required.

Work experience required

• Completed Big 4 articles.
• At least two years’ post-qualified experience.
• Advanced experience in financial accounting, statutory reporting, group reporting, audit, controls, compliance or accounting policy roles, preferably within a large multinational organisation.
• Experience supporting external audits, including audit deliverable tracking, issue resolution and interaction with external auditors.
• Experience with IFRS, accounting policy implementation, statutory reporting packs and quarter-end reporting processes.
• Experience monitoring compliance, tracking remediation actions and preparing management-level status reporting.
• Experience supporting internal controls over financial reporting, J-SOX/SOX compliance activities, control testing coordination or remediation tracking would be advantageous.
• Experience working with financial systems, consolidation/reporting tools and data analysis/reporting outputs.
• Experience using technology, automation, AI-enabled tools or data analytics to improve finance, reporting, audit or compliance processes would be advantageous.