Job Description

Blackheath - An established concern with business units nationwide is seeking to employ a Financial Accountant who can lead their accounting team and oversee the financial operations of the organization.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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