Overview
Statutory Reporting & Policy Advice Manager Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at Vivo Energy
Job Purpose:
As the Statutory Reporting & Policy Advice Manager, you will be one of the principal contacts for complex IFRS accounting matters. You will be the subject matter expert on IFRS accounting matters and provide critical guidance, training and advice to the group. This role will be a key interface with the external audit team, co-ordinating the audit effort across the group and ensuring an effective audit.
Reports to: Head of Group Reporting & Policy Advice
Requirements
Principle accountabilities
Owning IFRS accounting guidelines
Preparing accounting policies and maintaining VE’s accounting manual
Identifying, analysing and implementing new IFRS accounting standards within VE and ensuring their application
Providing IFRS and reporting training to VE’s finance organization
Statutory reporting
Ensure Accounting Standards are understood, and changes are introduced to all operating units
Produce accurate consolidated results for audit purposes
Prepare regular management reports, including KPIs, dashboards/board packs, and performance summaries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support business decisions and strategic initiatives
Maintain and improve templates and processes for standardized reporting across OUs
Stakeholder Collaboration
Work closely with the Central accounting teams and OU local finance teams to ensure alignment on reporting and key timelines
Respond to inquiries from OUs and other stakeholders regarding policy guidance
Provide clear accounting and policy guidance/training
System and Data Management
Support the Group reporting team in maintaining and optimizing financial planning systems and tools
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data by performing reconciliations and validating inputs
Assist in data migration and system improvement projects as required
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to streamline financial planning and reporting processes for greater efficiency
Contribute to the development of best practices in data analysis, visualization, and reporting
Key Challenges:
Managing competing deadlines and priorities in a dynamic environment
Ensuring data consistency and accuracy across multiple OUs
Translating complex financial data into clear and actionable insights
Working effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders across multiple geographies
Job Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Essential:
Chartered Accountant with articles at Big 4 Audit firm
7 – 10 years relevant professional experience
Accountancy experience at group reporting level within a multinational organisation and/or relevant audit experience within one of the international audit firms
IFRS knowledge (ideally with accountancy/audit degree)
Extensive internal controls knowledge and internal or external audit experience
Very strong analytical and communication skills
Desirable:
Experience in downstream Oil and Gas or manufacturing industries
Previous hands-on consolidation experience for large group of companies
Competencies:
Analytical Thinking:
Ability to dissect complex data sets and identify trends and insights
Communication:
Clearly present financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Detail-Oriented:
Ensure accuracy and precision in all analyses and reports
Problem Solving:
Develop innovative solutions to support business objectives
Proactive Approach:
Anticipate issues and take initiative to address them
Adaptability:
Work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment
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Title: Statutory Reporting & Policy Advice Manager
Company: Vivo Energy
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Category: Finance & Banking, Accounting
