Job Description

Blue chip, JSE listed concern, based in the Sandton area, is looking for a Group Consolidations and Reporting Accountant. The role will have responsibilities for various entities within the Group. A CA(SA) qualification is essential for this role, as well as 2 to 4 years commercial experience in a similar role.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESFinance and reporting (monthly and annual responsibilities)
Group

• Preparation of Group flash and monthly management accounts
• Drafting and passing monthly Consolidation journals
• Group cashflow bi-weekly review, preparation of Group annual budget
• Group banking administration
• Review businesses tax schedules and prepare Group tax schedules
• Manage Group internal and external audits
• Ensure subsidiary AFS are signed off and assist with drafting Group AFS
• Assist with preparing workings for Group audit deliverables

Head Office

• Review Head Office annual budgets, VAT returns and Trial Balance
• P/L actual vs budget variance analysis as well as preparation of forecasting
• Review monthly GL recons
• Fixed Asset management
• Payment authorisation and release
• Opex authorisation (workflow approvals)
• Adhoc support to Group FM

Tax

• Deal with SARS ad SARS related queries
• Review of tax computations
• Completion and submission of annual, provisional returns

IFRS

• Ensure IFRS compliance as well as good corporate governance for Group

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• CA(SA) with 2-4 years commercial experience
• Understanding Group consolidation and reporting
• Must be a self-starter
• SAGE X3 experience is beneficial
• Advanced MS Excel
• Experience in a group environment is beneficial

Smith Garb