Consultant Technical Accounting

About this role

MTN is looking for a Technical Accounting Consultant to join the Group Technical Accounting team in Roodepoort, Gauteng. The role supports the Group’s finance function as it deals with changing accounting rules, regulation and growth across Africa.

What you’ll do

• Support the strategy for keeping Group accounting in line with IFRS and OHADA standards, including building policies, procedures and reporting frameworks.
• Track new accounting developments and help roll out new standards across the Group, including training for staff and post-implementation reviews.
• Answer technical accounting questions from the Group Finance team and business units, and support projects and reviews.
• Help with technical accounting due diligence on possible mergers and acquisitions, and support the integration of financial reporting after a deal.
• Review central contracts for accounting compliance and help assess the financial risks they carry.
• Prepare position papers and technical memos, and research complex accounting issues.
• Support the preparation of annual and interim financial statements, including IFRS disclosure reviews, and work with external auditors on audit queries.
• Report on progress, risks and project outcomes to senior managers.

What you need

• CA(SA) registration, which is required.
• An Honours, postgraduate or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field.
• At least 3 years of hands-on technical accounting experience, ideally in a technical accounting team.
• Experience in financial reporting, which is desirable.
• Knowledge of OHADA and IFRS standards and how they apply to telecommunications companies.
• Experience with revenue recognition, lease accounting, impairment assessments and group restructures.
• Telecom industry experience, which is preferred.
• Pan-African or multi-cultural work experience, which is advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for analysis, modelling and reporting.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, and fluent English.

Is this job for you?

This role suits a qualified accountant who understands IFRS well and enjoys solving complex technical questions. You should be comfortable explaining accounting issues to non-specialists and working across different countries and teams.

Tips before you apply

• Have your CA(SA) certificate, degree certificates and a current CV ready to upload.
• Show your technical accounting work with examples, such as position papers, IFRS reviews or audit support you have done.
• Name specific standards and transactions you have worked on, such as revenue recognition, leases or restructures, so the match with the role is clear.