Financial Accountant (team Leader)

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description


Key Responsibilities Include:Financial

  • Full financial function of multiple statutory entities
  • Preparation of consolidated Management Accounts in line with the deadlines on the financial calendar (accurate and in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements)
  • Cashflow reporting and forecasting
  • Preparation of consolidated Statement of Financial Position with its various audit files
  • Ensure accuracy of journal capturing
  • Update income tax and deferred tax calculation
  • Managing accuracy of fixed asset register on a rolling basis
  • Collation of various financial reports to be used in Financial Management of the business
  • Monthly reporting to executive committee
  • Analysing financial results of individual business units / cost centres against budgeted figures. Investigation and corroboration of variances
  • Reconciliation and submission of VAT and PAYE returns
  • Liaising with SARS/ tax practitioner on all tax related issues
  • Responsible for year-end audit by External Auditors
  • Responsible for Creditors reconciliations and payments
  • Review and approval of all payments
  • Reviewing of Cash cycle & Bank recons
  • Liaising with Bank on financing and banking related issues
  • Coordination and planning of the annual budget process
  • Ad hoc tasks to be received from CFO
People / Other duties
  • Managing team of >10 accountants
  • Managing three member Creditors Team
  • Managing reporting deadlines
  • Providing leadership and structure
  • Coaching and mentoring the team as well as the individual personnel
  • Performance evaluation and -management of finance team members
Requirements Include
  • Minimum B Comm degree or equivalent
  • Completed Articles (AGA / SAIPA / CIMA)
  • Technical accounting knowledge (IFRS)
  • GAAP experience advantageous
  • Experience working with Evolution and/or other accounting package
  • Excellent MS Office skills (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)
Skills Required:
  • Analytical skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines
  • Pro-active personality
  • Problem solving abilities
  • Ability to work in a close-knit team
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Proven Leadership

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1354244
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned