Job Description

Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant xe2x80x93 CA(SA)

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years post articles experience in a financial role
• Served articles with a big four firm
• Experience in the healthcare industry will be advantageous

Competencies:

• Leadership qualities and mentoring skills
• In depth knowledge and practical application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Preparation of annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS
• Knowledge of relevant financial legislation
• Knowledge of financial modelling
• Knowledge of and practical experience with taxation
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent computer skills including advanced Excel skills
• Experience in business intelligence reporting tools such as Microsoft BI/Tableau would be advantageous
• Ability to work under pressure

Key Outputs:

• Supervise and provide guidance to the accounting team within the Finance Department.
• Review financial reports and accounting systems monthly to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and provide meaningful commentary thereon.
• Oversee the preparation of consolidated annual financial statements, as well as separate financial statements for all entities within the Group.
• Conduct in-depth analysis and interpretation of financial information to identify trends, areas for improvement, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist in preparing and compiling the annual budget, perform the relevant cost escalation analysis, and reviewing budgets before finalisation.
• Analyse actual performance versus the budget and identify areas for improvement.
• Implement and maintain a detailed monthly forecast model with a 5-year time horizon, incorporating income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Perform scenario analysis on the forecast model to establish the impact on profitability and other key metrics over the forecast period.
• Monitor the Group's cash flow, ensuring adequate resources are available to fund operations and meet commitments.
• Manage the financial year-end process.
• Prepare for the annual and interim external audits and facilitate the Client Assistance schedule requirements as requested by the external auditors.
• Evaluate, monitor, implement and improve internal control systems to minimize risks to the company.
• Investigate breaches of controls in conjunction with the Internal Auditor.
• Review the payroll on a monthly basis prior to payment.
• Manage the Groupxe2x80x99s tax compliance, submit tax returns and supporting documentation to SARS as requested.
• Identify opportunities to achieve tax efficiencies and savings.
• Liaise with SARS on tax queries, requests for information and outstanding issues.
• Support the Chief Financial Officer with feasibilities, investigations, valuations, and analysis pertaining to the business and strategies.
• Assist with the BEE verification process.
• As an Authorised Signatory, review and approve supplier payments on a daily basis.
• Support the business in implementing new IT systems for financial reporting, procurement, etc.
• Prepare a quarterly business intelligence reporting pack for Executive Management.

Job Type: Permanent Application Question(s):

• Are you a registered Chartered Accountant - CA(SA)?

Education:

• High School (matric) (Required)

Application Deadline: 2023/11/10