Director, Africa Regional Financial Controller

TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice Team Overview Africa Regional Financial Controller 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…