Finance Analyst: Data Governance & Accounting

Job Description

We are seeking a Finance Analyst to support the Finance Data Governance and Accounting function, combining technical IFRS accounting expertise with strong data governance, data management, and process optimisation capability.

The role operates within a project and changes delivery environment, with a core focus on ensuring that accounting requirements are accurately translated into governed, controlled, and integrated financial data flows across systems.

A key objective of the role is to establish, document, and embed data governance frameworks, policies, and controls, while ensuring that financial data is complete, accurate, and compliant end-to-end.

The successful candidate will act as a bridge between Finance, Data, and Technology, with accountability for financial data integrity, metadata management, and the design of sustainable governance and control frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply IFRS standards
• Translate accounting requirements into data, system, and integration specifications
• Analyse accounting white papers and document end-to-end implementation across systems
• Validate accounting treatment across the reporting estate.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance of financial reporting outputs
• Challenge existing accounting processes and drive improvements
• Document on how accounting treatments are implemented across system architecture

Business & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with Finance, Data, and Technology teams to understand business requirements and translate them into actionable outputs
• Act as a translator between Finance and IT, ensuring alignment between accounting intent and system implementation
• Translate finance and governance requirements into clear delivery inputs
• Facilitate workshops, stakeholder interviews, and working sessions
• Build strong relationships and manage stakeholder expectations effectively

Data Governance & Data Management

• Support implementation of data governance frameworks, policies, and standards
• Develop and maintain:
  • Data definitions and business glossaries
  • Data ownership and stewardship structures
  • Data quality rules and control frameworks
• Ensure alignment between finance data requirements and governance controls
• Contribute to data quality monitoring, issue resolution, and control design
• Maintain consistency and integrity of metadata across systems:

Requirements & Analysis

• Perform impact analysis across systems, processes, and data flows
• Break down complex finance and data challenges into structured, manageable components

Process Design & Documentation

• Document current (As-Is) and future-state (To-Be) processes across finance and data domains
• Map process flows and data flows, highlighting key controls and dependencies
• Develop and maintain:
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Data governance policies and standards
  • Process and control documentation
• Identify inefficiencies, control gaps, and opportunities for improvement

Continuous Improvement & Controls

• Recommend and support implementation of best-practice processes and controls
• Assist in embedding data governance and control frameworks into business processes
• Contribute to ongoing optimisation of finance reporting and data management practices

Key Requirements:

Qualifications

• BCom (Honours) in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• CA(SA) or similar professional qualification (advantageous)
• Exposure to data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM) (advantageous)

Experience

• 4 to 6 years’ relevant experience in a finance or finance data role
• Strong experience in:
  • IFRS accounting (Financial Services preferred)
  • Finance systems (Oracle ERP, HFM, or similar)
  • Data governance, data management, and data quality
• Experience in integration, migration, or optimisation initiatives
• Exposure to financial reporting, consolidation, and reconciliation processes

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of finance principles and accounting standards (e.g., IFRS)
• Ability to interpret accounting guidance and translate into system/data requirements
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Finance data structures (GL, hierarchies, sub-ledgers)
  • Data integration and transformation
  • Data governance and control frameworks
• Ability to:
  • Design governance artefacts (policies, SOPs, controls)
  • Document process and data flows clearly
  • Challenge and improve existing practices
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Accountability for data integrity, accuracy, and compliance

Education

Honours Degree (Hons)

Closing Date

02 August 2026, 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.