Technical Accounting Specialist

Maxtec

Technical Accounting Specialist at Super Group managing IFRS compliance and accounting policies. Supporting financial reporting, audits, and providing technical guidance across business units and entities.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeCape Town • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the Group Accounting Policy Manual
Establish clear, practical accounting guidance for business units
Ensure alignment between policy, IFRS requirements, and business application
Drive consistent application of accounting policies across all entities
Act as the subject matter expert on IFRS and complex accounting matters
Prepare technical accounting papers and position memos
Support business units in applying appropriate accounting treatments
Ensure the Group’s consolidated financial results are technically compliant with IFRS
Review financial statements and disclosures for technical accuracy
Support the preparation of annual and interim financial reports
Identify and mitigate technical accounting risks
Monitor new and amended accounting standards
Assess their impact on the Group and support implementation
Translate IFRS updates into actionable internal guidance
Assist with training finance teams on new requirements
Support engagement with external auditors on technical accounting matters
Provide robust technical documentation and analysis
Contribute to reducing audit findings and technical reporting risks
Strengthen governance and internal controls over financial reporting
Partner with operational finance, tax, treasury, and legal teams
Provide clear, practical guidance on complex transactions
Drive understanding and consistent application of accounting treatments
Conducting workshops and training sessions on accounting policies.
Developing quick-reference guides and FAQs for policy users.
Ensuring policies are accessible and understandable to non-technical users.

Requirements

What you’ll need

CA(SA) or equivalent accounting qualification.
5-7 years experience in technical accounting or policy writing.
Strong understanding of IFRS and regulatory frameworks.
Experience in drafting accounting manuals or technical memos.
Experience working with external auditors and managing audit processes.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and priorities, maintaining effectiveness in dynamic situations.
Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams, with a focus on achieving shared goals.
Expertise in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a track record of delivering on time and within scope.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Group Life Cover
Funeral Fund Benefit
Income Continuation Benefit
Medical Aid Subsidy
Retirement Annuity Subsidy

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Hard Skills & Tools

IFRStechnical accountingpolicy writingfinancial reportingdrafting accounting manualspreparing technical accounting papersreviewing financial statementsidentifying technical accounting risksmonitoring accounting standardstechnical documentation

Soft Skills

attention to detailtechnical writingpresentation skillscommunication skillsstakeholder managementadaptabilitycollaborationproject managementtraininggovernance

Certifications

CA(SA)