Associate Manager (Statutory reporting, Acquisitions & Tax)

The Associate Manager (Statutory reporting, Acquisitions & Tax) is responsible for ensuring global statutory compliance across multiple legal entities, managing the financial reporting and operational oversight of newly acquired businesses until full integration. The role also oversees direct and indirect tax accounting and compliance, transfer pricing governance, and works closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent application of accounting policies, financial controls and reporting standards. The role requires strong technical accounting expertise, project management capabilities and the ability to collaborate across global finance, legal, tax and operational teams.

Responsibilities

Prepare and oversee statutory statements in accordance with the appropriate financial reporting standards; Manage annual statutory audits across multiple jurisdictions; Coordinate with external auditors and local finance teams to ensure timely completion of audits; Ensure compliance with local statutory filing requirements and reporting deadlines; Monitor changes in accounting standards and statutory regulations, implementing necessary process updates; Maintain statutory reporting calendars and compliance trackers within FloQast; Lead the identification, dissolution, and streamlining of redundant or inactive corporate entities; Assume financial ownership of newly acquired entities until they are fully integrated; Manage month-end close activities for acquired businesses; Review balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting; Ensure compliance with Corporate accounting policies; Identify financial reporting risks and implement appropriate controls; Support acquisition accounting; Act as the primary point of contact for acquired entities during the transition period; Lead finance integration projects for newly acquired entities; Develop and execute finance integration plans; Coordinate cross-functional integration activities with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, IT, HR and Financial operations; Track integration milestones and communicate project status to leadership; Drive process standardization across acquired entities; Oversee corporate income tax accounting with the Tax operational team; Manage VAT/GST/Sales Tax accounting and submissions with the Tax operational team; Coordinate tax provision calculations with external advisors; Ensure timely submission of all tax returns; Ensure compliance with global transfer pricing policies; Review intercompany transactions for compliance with transfer pricing regulations; Support implementation of transfer pricing adjustments; Assist with transfer pricing audits and information requests; Ensure compliance with internal controls and processes; Strengthen financial processes and identify opportunities for automation; Review accounting policies and ensure consistent application across entities; Support continuous improvement initiatives within Corporate Accounting

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Accounting; 3+ years' post articles experience in Accounting or Financial Reporting (CA(SA)); Strong statutory reporting experience across multiple jurisdictions; Experience managing audits with external auditors; Experience managing teams; Experience integrating acquired businesses into corporate finance operations; Strong understanding of IFRS and local statutory reporting requirements; Experience with corporate taxation; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Excellent project management and organisational abilities; High attention to detail; Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; Ability to manage multiple priorities across jurisdictions; Leadership and influencing skills; Continuous improvement mindset; Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment; Utilisation of AI tools for process efficiency and improvements; Financial statement preparation; Tax compliance; Acquisition accounting; Project management; ERP systems; Advanced Microsoft Excel; Financial controls; Process improvement

Nice to have

CA(SA), CPA or equivalent professional qualification preferred; Strong understanding of US GAAP; ERP implementation or integration experience (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Workday, etc.); Experience within a multinational or high-growth organisation; Transfer pricing

Benefits

Hybrid, Casual work environment; Responsible PTO policy; Primary caregiver leave; Training & Development; Learning the advanced partnership automation products; Medical Aid and Provident Fund; Group schemes with Discovery & Bonitas for medical aid; Group scheme for provident fund; Restricted Stock Units; 3-year vesting schedule pending Board approval; Internet Allowance; Fitness club fee reimbursements; Technology stipend