Lead Group Accountant , Group Reporting
South Pole is an energetic, global company offering comprehensive sustainability solutions and services. With offices spanning all continents across the globe, we strive to create a sustainable society and economy that positively impacts our climate, ecosystems and developing communities. With our solutions, we inspire and enable our customers to create value from sustainability-related activities.
Job summary:
In this challenging position you will be coordinating with multiple South Pole offices located all over the world as a key member of the Global Finance team. You are based in our office in Cape Town and will be in constant contact with international colleagues both within and outside of the Global Finance team.
Main tasks & responsibilities:
Task:
1. Financial reporting and consolidation:
- Preparing and executing tasks within the group monthly financial consolidation process (including review of local reports, control and validation of reports, data analysis, reconciliation and elimination of intercompany transactions and relationships, preparation and posting of consolidation journals)
- Liaising with, performing analysis for and preparation of documentation to management, external auditors and other stakeholders ensuring collaboration with FP&A to unify the group reporting output with commercial reporting output
- Confirming proper treatment and compliance of all accounting transactions and group policies with local accountants
- Leading, participating in and/or contributing to projects and initiatives, such as IFRS implementation projects, annual IFRS reviews/improvement, and further development of strong processes/systems
- Assist the Group Reporting Senior Manager in preparing Group balance sheet reconciliations with focus on the Cash Flow Statement, reporting on Working Capital and the work performed by the Treasury and Banking Senior Specialist
2. Compliance:
- Support the Group Reporting Senior Manager to ensure Group-wide compliance with group accounting policies, IFRS and other relevant accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
- Assist the Group Reporting Senior Manager to Maintain up-to-date and relevant group accounting policies, effectively translating how IFRS applies to the Group’s activities.
3. Process improvement and systems management:
- Accounting-side co-owner of the Group’s consolidation system (Tagetik)
- Identify opportunities to streamline and improve the Group Reporting process, implementing best practices in financial reporting and consolidation
Requirements:
We require:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; CA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
- Experience: 2 -3 years’ experience across Group reporting, consolidation, and accounting, preferably within a multinational organisation
- Technical skills: Strong knowledge of IFRS, consolidation processes, and financial reporting systems (MS D365 and Tagetik Experience will be a PLUS)
- Above average Excel Skills
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization and external partners.
What we offer:
At South Pole, we care about our employees as much as we care about the planet. South Pole is not just an employer, we are a Team. South Pole does not just offer people a job, we offer you a career. By joining our team, you will find strong purpose and deep meaning in everything you do. You will have the chance to make a real difference for our clients and for the planet, working alongside a passionate team of like-minded colleagues, while building your knowledge/skills and developing your career in a fun, dynamic, international and fast-growing organisation.
We’re a planet of 7.5 billion unique and different people. We all have a contribution to make and South Pole is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status or disability. Our recruitment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
- Department
- Corporate Services
- Locations
- Cape Town
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
Cape Town
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Work-life balance
From flexible working hours to flexible workplace (home office), with above-average vacation allowances, we strive to make the work and family life puzzle an easy one for our employees.
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Flexible Vacation Benefits
Options to buy up to 5 extra days of time off.
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Life Insurance
Available to all employees across the world.
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Care for your Wellbeing
Access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (TELUS Health).
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Parental leave
Should any of our employees need to take time off the Iceberg as a result of a new addition to their household, we are happy to be able to offer competitive Paid Parental leave to support them during this time.
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Compassionate Leave
Sometimes life is unpredictable, and when unfortunate events occur, we want to give you peace of mind so you feel fully supported during this time.
What makes us unique
At South Pole, we are first and foremost a purpose-driven Company. People join us because they believe in our mission and want to be part of a community that fights together for our shared values and beliefs. But that is not the only reason why working at South Pole is such a rewarding experience.
- We know that our vision to help create a greener world is both bold and challenging. To achieve it, we settle for nothing less than the absolute best. We form a Community that is stronger than the sum of its parts.
- Entrepreneurial at heart. It’s not just our founders who are entrepreneurs. We actively promote an innovative mindset at all levels of the organisation, where each and every employee is encouraged to challenge the status quo and empowered to make decisions.
- Growing employees in a growing company. With a team of smart, passionate and engaged colleagues, as well as increasing demand from our clients, opportunities to learn, develop our skills and grow our careers are endless.
- All for one, and one for all! Above all other things, what truly drives our dedication and commitment to our purpose is our colleagues. We learn from each other and grow together. Because that is who Penguins are.
About South Pole
Our story began in Zurich, with 5 friends* in 2002. They had a belief and a vision to shape and change the future of the world through climate empowerment, education and projects with their non-profit organisation; MyClimate. These ‘social entrepreneurs’ went on to pioneer climate change with the introduction of South Pole in 2006*. More than 20 years on, with the support of some of the most passionate and talented entrepreneurs around them, who are empowered to all play their part and with their founding belief in aligning purpose with passion, people and profit, they have created South Pole, an organisation that has gone onto positively impact the lives of over 20 million people across the world through its projects, saving over 20,000 km2 of forests from deforestation.
*Patrick Bürgi, Thomas Camerata, Renat Heuberger, Ingo Puhl, and Christoph Sutter
*2006 Joined by Marco Hirsbrunner and Christoph Grobel
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