Finance Analyst: Data Governance & Accounting

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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

• Technical Accounting & Financial Interpretation

• 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
• 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

Skills

• Accounting, Action Planning, Analytical Thinking, Budget Management, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Database Reporting, Data Classification, Data Compilation, Data Modeling, Evaluating Information, Numerical Aptitude, Research Methodologies, Solution Analysis

• Competencies

• Business Insight

## Collaborates

## Ensures Accountability

## Financial Acumen

## Manages Complexity

## Nimble Learning

## Optimizes Work Processes

## Resourcefulness

Education

• Chartered Accountant (Required), Honours Degree (Hons)

• Closing Date

• 01 November 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.

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