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Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERPRPA
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- As our Financial Reporting Automation Specialist you’ll play a key part in designing, implementing, and maintaining automation solutions across the Group Reporting function.
- You’ll take ownership of work that gives us our competitive edge, including: Financial reporting process automation.
- Identify and automate repetitive IFRS and financial reporting tasks, including data extraction, transformation, mapping, and journal processing.
- Design and implement Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions to streamline reporting workflows.
- Develop scalable automation solutions aligned with Group reporting requirements.
- Ensure appropriate documentation of automated processes and workflows.
- Integrate automation tools with ERP and financial reporting.
- Collaborate with IT and finance teams to ensure seamless data flow between systems.
- Optimise system capabilities to support automated IFRS reporting.
- Troubleshoot and resolve automation and systems-related issues impacting reporting processes.
- Conduct detailed reviews of current (“as-is”) reporting and consolidation processes.
- Design and implement improved (“to-be”) automated workflows to enhance efficiency and standardisation.
- Identify process inefficiencies and recommend innovative automation solutions.
- Ensure alignment of redesigned processes with internal controls and governance frameworks.
- Implement automated controls within reporting processes to improve data accuracy and reliability.
- Ensure automation solutions support SOX compliance and internal control requirements.
- Enhance audit readiness by creating transparent, traceable, and well-documented reporting workflows.
- Support compliance with complex IFRS standards (e.g., IFRS 9, IFRS 18) through automation-driven solutions.
- Maintain audit trails and ensure proper governance of automated processes.
- Improve data integrity by embedding validation checks and controls within automated workflows.
- Monitor data quality issues and implement corrective automation mechanisms.
- Collaborate with business units to ensure accurate and consistent data inputs.
- Support standardisation of data structures and reporting frameworks.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across Group Reporting through automation and digital innovation.
- Evaluate new technologies and tools that can enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy.
- Promote a culture of automation and digital adoption within the finance function.
- Maintain awareness of emerging trends in financial automation and reporting technologies.
- Partner with finance, IT, and business units to deliver automation initiatives.
- Translate business and IFRS reporting requirements into technical automation solutions.
- Provide training and support to end-users on automation tools and processes.
- Act as a subject matter expert on IFRS automation within the organisation.
- Support cross-functional projects requiring automation expertise.
Requirements
What you’ll need- CA(SA) or equivalent accounting qualification.
- Relevant certifications in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools.
- 5–7 years’ experience in financial reporting, finance transformation, or automation roles.
- Experience with IFRS reporting and technical accounting environments.
- Experience integrating automation with ERP or consolidation systems.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
- Proficiency in RPA tools, data automation, and process design.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent 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- Supergrowth is real here. Our learning and development programmes give you the tools, training and opportunities to level up fast.
- Your progress matters. Our Performance tool ensures you get meaningful feedback to support your development and superdrive your career.
- Support that has your back. Our Employee Assistance Programme offers resources for you and your family.
- Group Life Cover
- Funeral Fund Benefit
- Income Continuation Benefit
- Medical Aid Subsidy
- Retirement Annuity Subsidy
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Hard Skills & Tools
Robotic Process Automation (RPA)data extractiondata transformationdata mappingjournal processingautomation solutionsfinancial reporting automationprocess designdata automationIFRS reporting
Soft Skills
attention to detailproblem-solvingpresentation skillscommunication skillsstakeholder managementadaptabilitycollaborationproject managementanalytical mindsetcommitment to data integrity
Certifications
CA(SA)Robotic Process Automation (RPA) certifications