Senior Transcreation Account Manager

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Hogarth Worldwide Full time
Hogarth Worldwide is the world's leading creative content production company.

Born to make the best work brilliantly, we combine craft, insight and technology to bring creative work to life for many of the world's most famous brands.


A Hybrid working model


Now offices are fully open we have embraced a hybrid working model, which allows our employees to split their time between the office and other locations, something we hope will provide everyone much more flexibility to their working week.

The expectation is that working life at Hogarth will involve working from the office for about 50% of the time for most people.

Please speak to the Talent Acquisition team to find out more information.

The Company:


Hogarth Worldwide is a leading creative production company, producing advertising and marketing content for many of the world's most famous brands, across all media around the world.

Hogarth was founded 10 years ago and has grown from a start-up to over 4,000 people, across 28 cities worldwide and is now part of the WPP family.

Our rapid growth continues to drive us forward making Hogarth an exciting place to work and a great place to achieve your career ambitions.


Senior Transcreation Account Manager

The Role:


As part of the Client Services Department, you play a central role in the business and are pivotal to the smooth running of your account(s).

You will need excellent linguistic skills, attention to detail, a thorough understanding of the Transcreation process and be responsible for managing projects from brief to final delivery in collaboration with other departments.

You will be client focused and require good communication, organisation and time management skills to manage your clients and internal departments, while always focusing on quality, process and profitability.


Transcreation Responsibilities:

  • Take responsibility for quality of transcreation services delivered to the client and address any issues
  • Update glossaries on a project by project basis
  • Maintain Translation Memories update to capture client feedback/preferences and ensure consistency
  • Provide constructive feedback to freelancers at the end of each project
  • Ensure appropriate creativity is used in headlines by checking with creative contacts within Hogarth
  • Develop strong relationships with local market copywriters and proofreaders
  • Manage and coordinate the freelancer resource
  • Review talent performance and drive constant performance improvement by working closely with talent manager and providing regular feedback on all talent
  • Manage inmarket freelancers to ensure timely delivery and highest levels of quality
  • Support TAM and TAE

Quality Control Responsibilities:

  • Act as a brand/QC guardian always ensure brand guidelines and QC checklists and procedures are followed
  • Ensure all parties are aware of brand and QC guidelines, ensure internal summaries are developed and distributed if necessary
  • Highlight and escalate quality control issues
  • Ensure the best external talent is always used freelancers, proofreaders, copywriters, planners where necessary (liaise with relevant Dept. heads and ensure they pass relevant tests)

Project Management Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate between all relevant parties internal (Print, Broadcast, Digital etc.) and external (Clients and Agencies)
  • Consistently deliver against all contractual obligations include SLAs and KPIs
  • Ensure clear division of responsibility for appropriate files at each stage of the project
  • Manage all client projects from brief through to delivery ensuring final materials are on time and of the highest quality
  • Where project managers/producers are involved, take responsibility for ongoing communication, tracking project progress and status vs. schedules, timings, delays etc.
  • Manage, monitor and update all timelines and set realistic expectations with clients
  • Monitor internal workflows, identify areas for improvement and make recommendations
  • Follow agreed workflows and utilise relevant project management tools
  • FIDO, Trados etc.
  • Ensure schedules, technical specs and copy dates are obtained and correct, report any delays to SAM/AD
  • Keep AD updated on status of projects
  • Collate any information needed for input to client reports and presentations
  • Manage FIDO/Zonza
  • Ensure that trackers are updated at all times

Internal Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Hogarth business model, services and technology
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the internal organisational structure who to go to for all eventualities
  • Ensure your line manager is aware of your workload, issues and successes etc.
  • Escalate any issues to your line manager
  • Respond to requests from Senior Management
  • Take responsibility for managing your direct reports providing direction and support where appropriate
  • Review the workload of your direct reports regularly, identify workload issues, escalate to

  • Transcreation Account Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Hogarth Worldwide Full time

    Hogarth Worldwide is the world's leading creative content production company. Born to make the best work brilliantly, we combine craft, insight and technology to bring creative work to life for many of the world's most famous brands.A Hybrid working modelNow offices are fully open we have embraced a hybrid working model, which allows our employees to split...

  • Senior Marketing Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Johnson & Johnson (Proprietary) Limited Full time

    Who we are At Kenvue , we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care.Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including Neutrogena, Aveeno, Tylenol, Listerine, Johnson's and BAND-AID Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love.Science is our passion; care is our talent.Our global team is...

  • Senior Management Accountant

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa HR Genie Full time

    Our client is seeking a Senior Management Accountant who will spearhead the analysis of critical financial information.Responsibilities: Prepare and review monthly management accounts. Oversee the Accounts Receivable Department. Oversee the Payroll Department. Budgeting and forecasting. Cost analysis. Drive recommendations to improve profitability. ...

  • Senior Accountant

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa RS Consult Full time

    Job Title: Senior AccountantLocation: Bellville, South AfricaSalary: R35,000 - R40,000 per monthAbout Us:We are a dynamic group of companies specializing in personal, business, and property ventures. Our diverse portfolio offers a unique opportunity for growth and development in the accounting field. We are seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Senior...

  • Senior Account Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Recooty Full time

    Pearl Lemon is looking for a Senior Account Manager who can be in the charge of managing a company's relationships with its customers.The goal is to keep clients or accounts as long as possible. This involves ensuring continuous communication with customers, sharing regular updates on their campaigns and projects we are working on as well as managing...

  • Senior Accountant

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Cresco Consulting Full time

    These jobs were popular with other job seekersOur client, Cape Five, is a fruit exporting business looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Senior Accountant. This position is an exciting opportunity to gain experience post articles. This role provides a platform for professional development and career advancement, to refine one's skills and...

  • Senior Accountant

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa BDO South Africa Full time

    BDO Business Services Outsourcing has a vacancy for a Senior Accountant who will help in maintaining/managing portfolios of monthly and annual accounting clients.Competencies:Perform the following annual engagements: Annual write-up of accounting records utilising the firms preferred software tool, i.e. Xero, SAGE Online, Pastel Partner Compilation...

  • Senior Account Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Pearl Lemon Full time

    The Role Pearl Lemon is looking for a Senior Account Manager who can be in the charge of managing a company's relationships with its customers. The goal is to keep clients or accounts as long as possible. This involves ensuring continuous communication with customers, sharing regular updates on their campaigns and projects we are working on as well as...

  • Senior Lawyer

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Investment Manager firm Full time

    Position Title: Senior Lawyer (Cape Town) - Agricultural InvestmentsCompany Overview:A respected Investment Manager is looking for a Senior Lawyer with experience in corporate finance to join their dynamic team. The individual should be an admitted attorney and a member of the Law Society. A keen interest in financial services, investments and agricultural...

  • Senior Accountant

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Network Recruitment Full time

    The Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in overseeing the company's accounting functions. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with extensive experience in accounting, financial management, and compliance. The successful candidate will be responsible for a broad range of accounting duties, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial...

  • Senior Fund Accountant

    4 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Apex Group Full time

    Senior Fund Accountant SA CIS Hedge Fund Accounting Job Advert Summary The primary responsibility of this position is to provide assurance on fund valuations and perform fund valuation. The Senior Fund Accountant will need to manage, administer and account for portfolios in the traditional funds area within Accounting Services. The individual will be...

  • Accounting Senior

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time

    Hire Resolve's Client is currently hiring an Accounting Senior to join their team in Cape Town. Our client is a mid-size accounting and audit firm based in Cape Town. As an Accounting Senior, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial records and providing financial advice to clients. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong...

  • Pr Senior Account Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Megan Förg Consulting Full time

    About the Role:Opportunity available for a PR Senior Account Manager to join a Communications Agency to work on global and national accounts within their FBHE (Fashion, Beauty, Home and Entertainment) Business Unit.Requirements:5+ years' experience as a PR Senior Account ManagerExperienced in managing clients independently and have strong media...

  • Senior Financial Accountant

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Accounting & Financial Advisory Full time

    Senior Financial AccountantPosition Summary:TheSenior Financial Accountantwill be responsible for overseeing all financial accounting operations of the company, ensuring compliance with accounting regulations and standards, and providing accurate and timely financial information to senior management. This individual will also be responsible for leading a...

  • Senior Account Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Parvana Full time

    This is a remote position. About our client: Our client's vision is to make telecommunications accessible and affordable for everyone globally, developing innovative, data-driven products that assist mobile network operators in emerging markets. They provide an environment for growth and experimentation with cutting-edge technologies such as machine...

  • Senior Accountant

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Sagen Advisory Full time

    An established and expanding UK/International Cloud-based Accountancy and Consultancy firm is seeking to employ a Senior Accountant. This is a remote position, with an office option in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town. The firm has offices in Cape Town and London. As a Senior Accountant at this cloud-based accountancy firm, you will play a crucial role in...

  • Pr Senior Account Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Megan Frg Consulting Full time

    Location: Cape Town (Hybrid)Salary: NegotiableAbout the Role:Opportunity available for a PR Senior Account Manager to join a Communications Agency to work on global and national accounts within their FBHE (Fashion, Beauty, Home and Entertainment) Business Unit.Requirements:5+ years' experience as a PR Senior Account ManagerExperienced in managing clients...

  • Senior Accountant

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Outside Capital Full time

    These jobs were popular with other job seekersClient Summary: Our client is a premier lighting solutions provider with a strong presence in the Cape Town area. They are renowned for their innovative products and commitment to excellence in the lighting industry.Job Description: Our client is seeking a diligent and dynamic Senior Accountant to become a key...

  • Senior Accountant

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Set Consulting Full time

    Senior AccountantR780K neg.Cape TownExcellent career opportunity with a highly successful division of a JSE-listed FMCG Group for a Senior Accountant reporting to the Finance and Reporting Manager. Key Performance AreasPreparation and consolidation of the monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting schedules, budgets and forecasts.Prepare and submit the...

  • Accounting Senior

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Isisekelo Recruitment Full time

    Our client based in Kenilworth is currently looking for an Accounting Senior/Supervisor.Responsibilities: Supervising a monthly accounting department including preparation and review of monthly management of accounts timely submissions of statutory returns, and assisting clients with accounting and software support.Preparing and reviewing Annual Financial...