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About the Division

Our Audit & Assurance services go beyond merely meeting statutory requirements. We help our clients perform better and achieve their business objectives. We listen to their needs, think about the business implications and tailor our approach accordingly. Click here to read more about our Audit & Assurance practice.

As with all the functions in Deloitte, a core set of competencies is associated with each internal service area. An overall understanding of value-added client service, the experience to work in multifunctional and cross-border teams, strong business acumen, and the instinct to think and act globally are essential for advancement within Internal Client Services.

The Controllership Managers collectively support the Controllership Senior Manager in achieving the purpose of the function which is to oversee accounting activities; ensure the ledger accurately reflects the position of the firm through responsibility of closing the accounting records and account reconciliations; oversees the technical and system training for general ledger accounting; and sets accounting policies, standards and procedures including the application of these.  

The function entails control, accuracy, and completeness over the following:

• Appropriate governance is applied by the Controllership Team, ensuring accurate general ledger processing;
• Oversees the technical and system training for the Controllership Team and BP General Ledger Accountants;
• Standardization of processes across Africa;
• Oversees month-end reconciliation processes (Blackline - balance sheet recon system);
• Policies and Procedures;
• Takes SAP FI responsibility;
• Oversees the GL SAP regression testing;
• Fixed assets and other accounts that can be managed centrally for the firm;
• Interfirm;
• Payroll;
• Certain charges that can be managed once, centrally (e.g. SSA fees, etc); and
• Direct and indirect allocations.

Competencies

• Strong analytical abilities – to be able to analyse financial data and identify trends and opportunities.
• Excellent accounting knowledge – to be able to accurately prepare financial statements.
• Finance – general finance and business knowledge.
• Tax – working knowledge of tax laws and submission of returns. Submissions on SARS e-filing.
• IFRS – Technical knowledge of accounting standards to be able to prepare financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
• Caseware - In depth knowledge of Caseware. Be able to prepare financial statements from low to high complexity, independently.
• WDesk – Able to prepare and tag financial statements.
• Microsoft Office - Excel and Word.
• SAP – working knowledge to navigate SAP system.

• A relevant three (3) year tertiary qualification with Honours specialisation in Financial Accounting.
• CA(SA) designation, Master’s degree, CIMA, or MBA will be advantageous.

Experience

• 5 years' post qualification experience.
• 7 years' post qualification experience advantageous

Behavioral

• Good leadership and communication capabilities – to be able to effectively manage and communicate with staff at all levels of the organisation.
• Proficient in MS Excel and other financial software – to be able to use financial modelling and forecasting tools.
• Attention to detail – to ensure all financial transactions are properly accounted for.
• Strong organisation skills – to manage and keep track of multiple financial tasks simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of banking processes and financial data analysis.
• Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting.
• Experience in managing payroll, with focus on streamlining accounting processes.
• Exemplary history of financial project management.
• Problem-solving skills – to be able to identify and resolve financial issues as they arise.
• Time management skills – to ensure deadlines are met.

The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive. Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.