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Role Overview And Core Responsibilities

TransUnion Africa is recruiting for a Financial Reporting Manager report directly to the Director, Africa Regional Controller. The role is responsible for overseeing the TransUnion Africa group consolidation, financial reporting, and statutory management process, while providing operational oversight, participating in company projects, and leading, mentoring and managing a dynamic team of accountants. The individual will operate in a complex, deadline-driven environment with multiple local and global stakeholders.

Role Overview and Core Responsibilities

·       Manage the Africa regional monthly financial close process for multiple legal entities and across two enterprise reporting systems ensuring the successful execution of consolidated financial reporting and resolution of any consolidation issues

·       Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, work papers, and analyses prepared by designated accounting team members for areas of responsibility

·       Support the statutory audit processes for multiple entities by coordinating audit requests, preparing annual financial statements and disclosures, and resolving open matters within established timelines

·       Responsible for fixed assets and intangible submodules ensuring proper asset classifications, useful lives, depreciation rates, serial ids and locations are applied and transferred from purchasing and accounts payable applications to the submodule; support semi-annual asset inventory process

·       Oversee intercompany accounting processes including intercompany dividends and documentation, invoicing, settlements, and related journal entries and account reconciliations

·       Prepare consolidated schedules supporting segment-level and other U.S. quarterly disclosures

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Required Knowledge And Experiences

·       CA (SA) qualification

·       6+ years of relevant experience

·       Big 4 public accounting and/or multinational company experience

·       Experience supporting financial statement consolidation, financial reporting, statutory reporting, and month end close

·       IFRS and US GAAP knowledge with experience applying accounting principles

·       Experience with internal controls, including execution, documentation and coordination with internal or external auditors. 

·       Demonstrated ability to lead work across regional and offshore resources while managing multiple deadlines and stakeholders

Required Technical Skills

·   Hands-on experience with enterprise financial systems and reporting tools

·   Ability to implement and support technology-enabled enhancements to processes and controls

·   Advanced spreadsheet skills for financial analysis, reconciliation and reporting

·   AI curiosity and adoptability

Behavioral Competencies

·   Ability to navigate complex environments and situations independently and successfully.

·   Proactive planning and organizational skills.

·   Ability to prioritize work and meet multiple tight deadlines.

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For positions based in South Africa, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with the company’s Employment Equity plan and targets.

If you do not hear from TransUnion within three weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

TransUnion Overview:

At TransUnion, our Workforce for Good is built on purpose, impact, and opportunity. We empower our people to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful difference for our communities and customers all while being supported to thrive both professionally and personally. With a strong focus on flexibility, wellbeing, and collaboration, you’ll work with exceptional people across the globe, pioneering products, and cutting‑edge technology that truly matters.

At TransUnion Africa, you’ll join a purpose‑driven organisation that invests in its people through competitive rewards, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful career development. We offer permanent work‑from‑home flexibility, wellbeing support for you and your family, and access to global exposure and accredited learning so you can grow your career while maintaining balance.

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