Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established private group of companies in the Cape Winelands area, with exposure to financial services, asset management, securities and stock market investments, property, hospitality, agriculture, game breeding, and the consumer sector.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with regards to all financial and accounting activities of the group of companies. This also includes liaising with other local and overseas financial department staff regarding day-to-day operations.

Duties:
Oversee the transactional accounting function for the Swiss holding company and group of companies (cross jurisdictional) and production of standard accounting reports
Cross currency transactional accounting, as well as cross currency valuation accounting
Prepare, manage and track the Group consolidated management accounts
Accounting for M&A activity including acquisitions, joint ventures and divestitures
Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported
Oversee all company bank accounts and investments, including liaison with banking partners, organisation of payment instructions, and bank reconciliations
Oversee relationships with suppliers, manage services and goods bought with relevant operations staff
Oversee relationships with internal and external clients/customers, manage billing with operations staff, key management of accounts receivable
Oversee the tracking of intercompany loans, including loan interest calculations
Manage and instructing cross-charging of services within the group
Oversee the tracking of external group loans with funders including loan interest calculations
Manage cash flow and working capital by tracking transactions and regularly producing / reviewing internal reports, and cash flow forecasts
Produce monthly and annual reports to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts
Implement any required financial reporting systems to manage financial risk and comply with government regulations and legislation
Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems
Plan and manage the external and any internal audits to ensure proper compliance with all regulations, and produce the annual financial statements
Develop budgets and financial plans for the company based on research and historical data reports
Review all financial plans and budgets regularly to look for cost reduction opportunities
Examine all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies
Report to the CFO with timely and accurate financial information
Assist the CFO in presenting reports to senior executives, stakeholders, and board members.

Skills and Qualifications:
CA(SA) with 5 years relevant experience in a finance and accounting environment, ideally including overseas experience; interpersonal skills; outstanding mathematical skills; honesty; integrity; reliability; solid written and verbal communication skills; high attention to detail; organizational skills; critical thinking and problem-solving skills; research skills; analytical skills; computer skills; understanding of data privacy standards.

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