Director, Africa Regional Financial Controller

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Team Overview

The ideal candidate will be a CA(SA) with experience in both US GAAP and local GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control requirements, preparation of financial statements, audit and statutory compliance, and strong project management skills that can work in collaboration with both local stakeholders and leadership from TransUnion’s global controllership function. The candidate will be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the regional US GAAP income statement and balance sheet, oversight/execution of SOX controls for the region, and the timely and accurate completion of statutory audits within the region. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

Role Overview And Core Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Own and ensure the completeness and accuracy of the regional income statement and balance sheet under US GAAP
• Ensure execution of key SOX controls and oversee the overall SOX program for the region
• Lead regional controllership team to ensure compliance with group policies/requirements
• Work collaboratively with the Global Process Leaders for invoice-to-cash, accounts payable, payroll, and record-to-report to ensure appropriate service levels are being delivered by the Global Financial Shared Services organization (as applicable) to ensure the accuracy of regional financial reporting and compliance with local regulatory requirements
• Analyze the regional financial statements and explain changes in the income statement and balance sheet clearly and concisely to regional and International Segment leadership
• Lead the development, review, execution, and ongoing management of intercompany agreements, ensuring alignment with accounting policies, transfer pricing requirements, tax regulations, and corporate governance standards.
• Review customer and vendor agreements to ensure financial terms, revenue recognition, pricing, payment terms, contractual obligations, risk provisions, and accounting implications comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the integration of any acquired entities into the Africa regional controllership structure
• Coordinate with auditors to ensure successful completion of both US GAAP audit and statutory audits

Additional Job Description:

• This role dual reports to both the VP, Controller - International Segment (primary manager) and VP, Regional CFO - Africa (matrix manager), will support the overall regional controllership function and will be based out of our Johannesburg, South Africa location
• This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TransUnion office location for a minimum of 2 days each week

Required Knowledge And Experiences

What You’ll Bring:

• CA (SA) with big 4 and ideally global US traded company exposure with extensive experience with US GAAP and SOX reporting requirements, including providing reporting/financial statement analyses to relevant stakeholders
• Experience leading a team and controllership function
• Knowledge and experience in assessing revenue recognition under US GAAP and/or IFRS
• Knowledge of local statutory reporting requirements and ability to ensure statutory audits for the region are completed timely in accordance with statutory deadlines and with high quality
• Experience working cross-functionally with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Shared Services, and other business functions as necessary
• Experience receiving service/output in a shared service center environment
• Ability to understand and explain the business rationale driving financial results and changes in the regional income statement and balance sheet
• Ability to think strategically to assess potential accounting impacts of business transactions in the region and communicate proactively with relevant stakeholders
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate with senior leadership, both within the Africa and International Segment leadership in the US

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.

TransUnion Job Title

Director, Accounting