Accounting Policy Assistant

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa LRI Invest S.A. Full time

Technical
Accounting &
Policy Assistant**
Department:Finance

Reports
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to:Global Head of Accounting

Location

/ID:

Cape Town

Responsibilities:

***:

  • Responsible for Apex Group accounting policy implementation
  • Formulation of guidance to component companies with regard to the policy implementation & adherence process
  • Manage PPA process with external advisors for complex acquisitions
  • Conduct initial impact assessments for implementation project scoping
  • Monitor IASB discussions on new accounting standards & identify knock on impacts of accounting changes to Apex
  • Prepare education material and present education sessions on new accounting standards
  • Meet with other stakeholders to discuss potential impacts (e.g. Treasury, Tax, FP&A)
  • Working with the Chief Accounting Officer and GHA drafting Accounting Requirement Memos for the Audit Committee and Board which outline both the current and future accounting where necessary
  • Act as an accounting advisor, identify and resolve technical accounting issues and represent Finance on project work streams
  • Policy Development SME responsibility for developing new and revising existing policy documents
  • Liaison with internal and external audit, tax teams and other professional advisors
  • Assist with adhoc tasks as required

Skills Required:

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  • A professional designation such as CA(SA) or equivalent, Top 10 firm preferred
  • Minimum of 47 years post qualification experience preferably in the finance industry
  • Particular focus on complex structure acquisition accounting
  • Understanding of Business analysis/Project Management and process improvement
  • Strong foundation in MS Excel/PowerPoint
  • Experience in financial reporting and corporate finance preferred
  • Strong selfstarter, showing initiative and able to work independently and as part of an integrated team
  • Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and commitment to quality
  • Clear organization skills and ability to articulate complex issues concisely
  • Highly skilled at problem solving, with a logical and tenacious approach
  • Excellent time management and multitasking skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
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What you will get in return:

  • A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of a fast paced and expanding large global business.
  • Exposure to all aspects of the business, crossjurisdiction and to working with senior management directly.

About Apex:

We care about our work. We care about making a positive impact. We care about each other. We promote respect, every role and every person brings value.
We are exceptional; we are motivated and never complacent. We drive growth through collaboration and openness.


Joining Apex means joining a team of hard working, open-minded professionals who push our business forward; being part of Apex means being part of a team and being supported by your peers and managers.

Internal training and evaluation programmes are put in place in order for our employees to be equipped with the skills and qualities to carry out their job.

Working at Apex also means being able to share your views, qualities and ideas.


Life at Apex is more than the work you do, it is also about who you are and embracing our culture and ethics.

We are a Company that will recognise talent and commitment and will reward our champions, role models and leaders; you could be one of them.

Grow with us

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