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 leadership 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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