Job Description

Position overall objective:

The purpose of the position is to apply accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information; prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements; monitor the implementation of financial practices, activities and processes in order to deliver on financial plans and objectives; and to ensure appropriate accounting control procedures and governance standards are maintained. To furthermore manage the activities of the team reporting into this role.

Minimum Experience

2 years' experience post qualifying within a similar environment which is very fast-paced and handles significant volumes. 1 years supervisory/team management experience within a financial environment.

Minimum Qualification

BCom Accounting or equivalent financial qualification (NQF7).

Preferred Qualification

BCom Honours Accounting or equivalent relevant financial qualification (NQF8+). Completed Articles

Minimum Requirements

Highly proficient in Excel with a fair knowledge of Microsoft Suite of products. Relevant experience using Sage X3 - highly desirable.

Essential to note: Must be willing to work overtime at month-end and as-and-when required.

Job Outputs:

Compile management accounts including budgets, forecasts, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries. Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards. Preparation of financial forecasts and annual budgets. Meet Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Annual reporting requirements. Completion of yearly tax packs. Controlling income and expenditure. Monthly variance analysis of financial statements. Ensuring compliance with tax legislation. Review of weekly and monthly payments to creditors. Preparing month-end journals. Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are compiled and reviewed. Clearing balance sheet recon items within 30 days. Completion of VAT returns and VAT reasonability. Weekly Inter-Divisional loan account balancing. Developing and managing financial controls and procedures. Liaise with internal and external auditors. Communicating with branches with regards to queries, order etc. Identify opportunities to minimise cost or increase revenue. Develop and manage key stakeholder relationships that enable achievement of operational objectives. Management of direct reports, ensuring an optimal working environment. Ensure timely and clear contracting and evaluation of performance expectations with direct reports in line with identified objectives; providing feedback and operational support where required.

Competencies:

Communication: Able to communicate professionally at multiple levels. Financial Accounting Financial and Accounting Control Financial and Performance Reporting Financial Management Financial Acumen Excellent analytical skills. Planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting. Decision-making Accuracy Meticulous attention to detail, personal presentation and punctuality required. Problem-solving Time Management, including the ability to respond to and resolve queries and issues in the minimum amount of time. Able to work independently and under pressure. Conflict Management Team Management

Personal Attributes:

Committed Professional Resilient Process-oriented Hardworking Deadline driven Proactive, results-driven individual with a track record of success in area of accountability. * Ability to deal with colleagues in a professional, diplomatic, polite and rational manner even when under pressure.