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Job Summary YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: Entity Accounting : Oversee accounting processes within the group, ensuring compliance with IFRS. Review monthly reconciliations and manage the general journal process. Identify risks, assess impact, and take corrective action as needed. Monitor system changes and software implementations . Manage and control the entitys cash-flow requirements to ensure that it has adequate cash balances available to fulfil its operational responsibilities. Ensure that all systems and documents required by the bank, auditors and SARS are in place and approved. Budgeting : Lead the budget process and guide managers/executives. Evaluate budget items based on assumptions and alignment with principles. Compile forecasts and budgets, providing commentary for the Board. Management Reporting : Prepare monthly management statements and other financial reports by the reporting deadline. Analyse financial results compared to the budget and provide feedback and recommendations. Ensure accuracy and completeness of monthly management accounts. Taxation : Complete company income tax returns for the entity and submit them on time. Calculate provisional tax payments based on actual results and forecasts. Ensure accurate tax accounting and timely VAT submissions. Handle audits, queries, and communication with tax authorities. Identify and address tax-related risks. Annual Reporting and Year End : Prepare the entitys annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS. Anticipate the impact of new IFRS statements and implement solutions. Meet year-end reporting deadlines and collaborate effectiv ely with external auditors. Manage statutory returns and agreed-upon-procedures external audits. Other : Represent Finance on management committees and projects. Provide financial guidance in the capacity as a finance specialist on Consulting projects. Safeguard personal information and comply with POPI requirements. Offer sound financial advice to management and handle reasonable requests. Department Management: In respect of all the departments under the incumbents control: Plan, select, develop, and maintain suitable manpower capabilities for the function . Identify critical skills essential for the sustainability of service delivery and the development of succession plans. Develop, lead, and maintain a motivated high-performing team. Create and maintain a climate conducive to performance to ensure that the department delivers against objectives. Identify and timeously address functional-related problems and opportunities. Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders. Provide technical direction to the team. Mentor, manage, and develop direct subordinates. Managing work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation, and the building of an effective team dynamic. Provide technical direction to the department. Fulfils all the required management responsibilities. REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications: CA(SA) or nearly qualified . 5-10 years of accounting experience applying International Financial Reporting Standards. Experience in auditing government entities (e.g. Municipalities and Public Entities). Familiarity with compliance requirements for public sector organizations preferred (e.g. GRAP, PFMA and MFMA) . Supervisory experience. Advanced level of proficiency relating to the MS Office Suite (in particular MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint). Proman experience would be an advantage. Advanced level of accounting principles, processes and procedures. Extensive report writing experience.Bridge Personnel ccRecruiter

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