Senior Manager - Accounting, Compliance and Reporting

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for timely and high-quality delivery of AFS and statutory reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS, local regulations, and EY standards
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders (CFOs, Finance Directors) on financial reporting matters
• Lead complex, multi-entity and multi-stakeholder engagements, including auditor coordination
• Proactively identify risks and provide solutions to complex accounting and reporting issues
• Lead preparation and review of: Annual Financial Statements (AFS), including full IFRS disclosures, Group reporting and consolidations, Complex accounting areas (e.g. IFRS 9, IFRS 10, IFRS 13, IAS 12)
• Serve as subject matter expert in financial reporting and statutory compliance
• Ensure audit-ready documentation and defensible AFS disclosures
• Drive standardisation and optimisation of financial reporting processes
• Leverage automation, analytics, and AI to improve efficiency and scalability
• Establish KPIs, dashboards, and governance mechanisms to track delivery performance
• Build and lead high-performing, inclusive teams, aligned to EY values
• Coach and develop team members, addressing capability gaps and enabling progression
• Provide continuous, actionable feedback outside formal performance cycles
• Develop strong internal and external networks to support client delivery and growth
• Identify and drive opportunities to expand Finance Operations offerings
• Support large-scale pursuits and contribute to business development
• Ensure compliance with EY policies on quality, independence, and governance
• Maintain strong engagement oversight, including risk identification and mitigation
• Embed a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Qualifications & Experience

• CA(SA), ACCA, or equivalent
• Significant experience in: Financial statements preparation and statutory reporting, IFRS technical accounting and audit environments
• Proven track record in leading teams and complex engagements

Core Competencies

• Strong executive communication and stakeholder influence
• Deep IFRS and statutory reporting expertise
• Commercial acumen and risk awareness
• Able to lead transformation and drive operational excellence
• Experience with ERP/reporting tools (e.g. SAP, Hyperion, Power BI, caseware)