Job Description

Are you an experienced Accountant looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact? Join my client as a Brand Accountant and take on a pivotal role in financial management and reporting.This position is based in Johannesburg North.Duties:Financial Planning, Forecasting, and Budgeting:

• Collaborate with management to develop detailed budgets for each campus and account, leveraging historical data and trend analysis.
• Support Principals and Managers throughout the budget compilation process.
• Monitor performance, conduct variance analysis, and provide insightful recommendations.
• Maintain communication with Group Shared Services for revenue collection and asset management.

Financial/Management Accounting:

• Reconcile billing and payments monthly and annually, ensuring accuracy.
• Manage inter-company loans and provide financial guidance to Principals and the Brand Management team.
• Review complex accounts and oversee reconciliation processes.
• Address queries from campuses and coordinate resolutions with Group Shared Services.

Financial/Management Reporting:

• Analyze financial performance for each campus and the overall brand.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Generate cash flow forecasts and manage monthly management accounts.
• Deliver MANCO reports within specified deadlines.

Compliance:

• Enforce adherence to financial policies and procedures across campuses and brands.
• Facilitate internal and external audit processes, addressing queries and implementing corrective actions.
• Provide training on financial policies and procedures to campus staff.
• Ensure timely submission of statutory returns and approve expenditures as per authorization matrix.

Staff Management:

• Manage day-to-day workflow and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Identify critical skills needed for sustainable service delivery.
• Facilitate staff training to enhance skills and efficiency.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Completed BCom in Accounting or Finance related field
• Completed Honours / Post Graduate Degree is advantageous
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in a similar position

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