Group Technical Accounting & Reporting

SUMMARY:
Preparation of the financial reporting for Group (including Group entities), provide technical accounting opinions and assistance in project managing the statutory audit

POSITION INFO:

Preparation of the Group Financial statements including the Group entities

• Producing the Group Financial Statement for the following entities: Company Holding Consolidated Company Group; RDS AFS
• Financial Statements must be produced on a timely basis for Annual, interims and quarterly basis
• Ensure the accuracy of numbers to underlying sources and adequate auditable schedules support the FS
• Preparing the aggregation, consolidation and reporting of results, to ensure it meets the needs of all key stakeholders (Exco, Board Members, Divisional Heads etc)
• Ensuring that adequate disclosure, accounting and reporting taking into account reporting requirements detailed with: IFRS compliance; Bank Act, Prudential authority Guidance notes and directive; JSE Listing requirements; Companies Act; NCR and other
• Address and prepare written commentary on issues raised by the head of Group reporting: Prepare board packs and commentary for Company board meetings and Group Audit Committee meetings
• Managing the financial reporting tool

Technical Accounting

• To provide technical accounting opinion that cover
• ➢ Recognition and measurement in the underlying system and financial systems
• ➢ Reporting and disclosing in the AFS
• Provide technical accounting opinions that cover
• ➢ New product implementation
• ➢ Requirements within finance
• ➢ Change in approach for existing products
• ➢ Enhancement opportunities that improve recognition and measurement
• Provide accounting opinions for matter raised by
• ➢ External audit
• ➢ Prudential Authority
• ➢ JSE and other regulators if necessary
• ➢ Audit Committee queries
• Assist in the implementation of new standards and assistance in practical implementation
• Assistance in project Management External audit Statutory and other external audit
• Assistance with
• ➢ Project management of the audit
• ➢ Dealing audit queries during the audit
• ➢ Managing the audit engagement with Business and External audit team
• ➢ Managing other external audit assurance review as they occur throughout the year
• Other
• ➢ Undertaking valuation of group entities when required
• ➢ Conducting Financial review of other entities within the financial service industry
• ➢ Identifying opportunities to improve the control environment
• Treating Customers Fairly and Compliance
• ➢ Create and maintain productive relationships with internal and external clients by providing advice and assistance
• ➢ Create understanding of the ‘real’ versus ‘perceived’ need through experience and expertise while complying with company policies, legislation and regulations
• ➢ Keep the client informed about progress through written communication, telephone communications, and/or face-to-face meetings
• ➢ Build a positive image by exceeding client expectations at all times
• ➢ Treat internal and external customers fairly at all times

Minimum Education & Minimum Experience

• CA (SA)
• 4-6 years post articles experience in relevant banking environment in a managerial position

Technical (COMP)

• Accounting & Analytical Skills ✓ Knowledge and understanding of Income Tax Act, IFRS accounting standards, Vat Act, Bank Act, Labour Legislation
• People Management Skills
• Problem solving skills
• Relationship Management
• Report writing skills

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