Senior Business Accountant (leisure Travel)

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description


ROLE OVERVIEW

  • An exciting opportunity exists for a candidate to join our Finance team to drive the companys financial analysis and forecasting agenda
  • The Senior Management Accountant position will partner and provide financial support to the rest of the business focusing on forecasting and variance analysis, along with ad hoc financial reporting and analysis working with the BI team
  • The role requires a strong understanding of financial principles and accounting systems. The candidate will be required to be detail-orientated and naturally analytical, excelling at showcasing logical thinking when compiling, analysing and presenting financial data and analysis
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
  • CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualified (or equivalent)
  • 3+ Years experience in a similar role
  • Good knowledge of management accounting principles
  • Proven track record of managing budget / forecasting models, including ash flow management
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel with some experience in PowerPoint
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced financial modelling skills
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Preparation of forecast / budgeting, performance and variance analysis providing qualitative and quantitative analysis and insights to guide the business on strategic decisions
  • Forward planning - Reporting on key performance indicator results associated with forecasts, budgets and longer-term outlooks, including analysis and presentations
  • Reviewing performance - Preparation of monthly / quarterly management reports and analysis to understand financial and key performance indicator trends compared to targets and challenge the status quo. Provide commentary to Senior Management
  • Maintain monthly KPIs for finance / business-related decisions
  • Assisting in developing and managing cost-effective business processes and policies including interpreting information to evaluate the efficiency of financial procedures / operations
  • Develop, maintain and distribute financial models as required
  • Assist / prepare ad-hoc consolidated financial information and / or reports requested by Management
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
  • Ability to challenge existing processes and ways of working
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills - ability to explain complex financial information
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to synergistically integrate the details into a big-picture view
  • Must be proactive with the ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines
  • Flexible and innovation-hungry, embracing change positively
  • Right attitude and passion for the role: exhibit enthusiasm and can-do attitude about work and deliverables

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1350067
  • 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