Job Description

Job Summary

• Manage financial records and ensure accurate bookkeeping.
• Support decision-making by providing financial insights and reports.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Safeguard the company's financial integrity and cash flow management.
• Act as a link between management, auditors, tax authorities, and financial institutions

Key Responsibilities * Financial Recordkeeping

• Maintain and update general ledgers, journals, and financial systems.
• Record daily financial transactions (accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, etc.).
• Reconcile bank statements and other accounts.
• Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Provide management with budget variance reports, forecasts, and performance analyses.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of reports.
• Compliance & Tax

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax, etc.).
• Liaise with external auditors and assist with annual audits.
• Keep up-to-date with accounting standards and legal requirements.
• Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor expenses against budget and flag variances.
• Provide input for financial planning and strategy.
• Internal Controls

• Implement and monitor financial controls to prevent fraud and errors.
• Ensure proper documentation and authorization of transactions.
• Review processes for efficiency improvements.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process supplier invoices, payments, and employee reimbursements.
• Monitor customer invoices, collections, and credit control.
• Maintain accurate creditor and debtor records.
• Payroll (if applicable)

• Process payroll accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with labor and tax regulations.
• Handle employee tax certificates and reconciliations.
• Stakeholder Liaison

• Work with external stakeholders (banks, auditors, SARS, suppliers, customers).
• Support internal teams with financial queries and advice.
• Report financial risks and opportunities to management.

Tower Group
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