Head Financial Accountant

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description


We are looking for a Head Financial Accountant with proven leadership experience to join a close-knit finance team at their Head Office in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town.Experience, Qualifications & Skills needed:

  • B.Com Degree with completed SAICA or SAIPA articles
  • 3 5 years relevant experience
  • Strong Technical Accounting knowledge (IFRS)
  • Proven experience in leading a team of Accountants successfully
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Able to work in a pressurizing environment & meet deadlines easily
  • Analytical & critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze problems effectively & identify potential solutions swiftly
  • Strong proficiency with MS Office, particularly Excel & experience working with various Accounting packages
Key Responsibilities will include:
  • Managing a team of 10+ Accountants and 3 Creditors team members
  • Full financial function of multiple statutory entities
  • Performance evaluation & coaching and mentoring the finance team members
  • 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 & 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
If the above is aligned with your experience & piques your interest, we look forward to receiving your application!

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1344615
  • 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