Senior Manager - Accounting, Compliance and Reporting

R ole Purpose To lead and oversee the end-to-end delivery of statutory reporting and financial statement preparation engagements , ensuring IFRS-compliant, high-quality, and audit-ready outputs across complex client environments. The role operates at a strategic level, requiring the ability to influence senior stakeholders, anticipate client needs, and deliver insight-led financial reporting solutions in line with Senior Manager expectations.   Key Responsibilities Client & Delivery Leadership

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.

Technical Excellence (Financial Reporting)

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

Operational Leadership & Transformation

Drive standardisation and optimisation of financial reporting processes Lead transformation initiatives leveraging:

Automation, analytics, and AI to improve efficiency and scalability

Establish KPIs, dashboards, and governance mechanisms to track delivery performance

People Leadership

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

Stakeholder Management & Growth

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

Risk & Quality Management (QRM)

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

Requirements 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 Ability to lead transformation and drive operational excellence Experience with ERP/reporting tools (e.g. SAP, Hyperion, Power BI, caseware)