OUR SERVICES

SHAPING THE FUTURE WITH PRECISION & TRUST

At The Shard, we bring together deep expertise across finance, risk, and data to deliver solutions that drive clarity and confidence.

ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL ADIVISORY

Our Accounting & Advisory practice helps organizations navigate the ever-evolving landscape of financial reporting, compliance, and corporate finance. Staffed by qualified Chartered Accountants (CA(SA)) and corporate finance experts, we offer services that range from technical accounting guidance to hands-on support with finance function activities. The goal is simple: ensure our clients’ finance operations are compliant, efficient, and value-adding.

KEY SERVICES

IFRS Technical Consulting

Financial reporting standards are complex and frequently updated. We provide clarity on standards like IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments), IFRS 15 (Revenue Recognition), IFRS 16 (Leases), IFRS 17 (Insurance Contracts), and more. Our experts prepare technical accounting memos, interpret how new standards impact your business, and devise implementation roadmaps. We also assist with GAAP to IFRS conversions and policy documentation.

Financial Statements & Reporting

The Shard can take the stress out of financial statement preparation. We help draft annual and interim financial statements that comply with IFRS and local Companies Act requirements, including notes and disclosures. Additionally, we optimize your financial reporting process – introducing automation tools for reporting, ensuring data integrity, and speeding up close timelines without sacrificing accuracy.

Finance Function Support & Interim Management

If your finance team is stretched thin, we offer secondments and outsourcing for key roles. Our professionals can step in as interim CFOs, financial managers or project accountants to keep your operations running smoothly. We also set up robust management reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes, so that leadership has timely and reliable financial insights for decision-making.

Internal Financial Controls & Audit Readiness

Leverage our auditing and accounting know-how to bolster your internal controls. We perform assessments of financial processes (e.g., procure-to-pay, record-to-report) to identify control weaknesses or inefficiencies. Then we help implement improvements or remediate findings. If you are approaching an external audit, we assist with audit readiness – reconciling accounts, preparing audit schedules, and addressing potential audit issues proactively, resulting in smoother audits with fewer surprises.

Tax Compliance & Advisory

(In collaboration with tax specialists) We ensure your compliance with corporate tax filings and VAT, and advise on tax-efficient structures. We prepare tax computations, review SARS submissions, and can coordinate with trusted tax partners for complex tax planning needs. Our focus is that tax does not become a risk area for your business.

WHY IT MATTERS

A strong accounting foundation is critical for any organization’s credibility and performance. By leveraging The Shard’s accounting advisory services, clients gain peace of mind that their financial reporting is accurate and compliant with the latest standards. Beyond compliance, we help transform the finance function into a strategic asset – one that not only reports historical numbers but drives the business forward with forecasting, analytics, and insight. In an environment of rising regulatory demands and stakeholder expectations, our support ensures your finance team can deliver with confidence and agility.