Job Description

Our client is a dynamic and innovate Fintech holding company headquartered in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

We are looking for a Group Financial Accountant who will be responsible for assisting the Group Financial Controller with financial deliverables. The candidate will be assisting with the accounting for the Groupxe2x80x99s Holding company, the Groupxe2x80x99s management company and the group consolidations.

Responsibilities

Duties will include but are not limited to:

At individual company level:

• Preparation of monthly financial information, including GL accounts and supporting schedules
• Assisting with the preparation of accurate monthly management accounts to Group in line with group deadlines
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Monthly Opex preparation
• Review detail, finalization and submission of Vat Returns
• Assisting with compilation of annual financial statements
• Calculation of provisional and annual company tax
• Leading the audit process
• Overseeing legal requirements, compliance and taxation

At Group level:

• Assisting with weekly cash flow reporting
• Assisting with monthly consolidation of groupxe2x80x99s management accounts, intercompany eliminations, and group reporting
• Assisting with quarterly reforecasting consolidations and annual budget consolidations of the group
• Assisting with regulatory/compliance related tasks

RequirementsEducation & Qualification:

• CA(SA) or studying towards
• Completed SAICA articles (or busy completing in the next 3 months)

Skills & Experience

• Consolidation knowledge/experience would be an advantage.
• IFRS knowledge and application
• Strong accounting and tax knowledge

Behavioural and Competency Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to take initiative, show innovation and suggest ideas.
• Positive attitude with good organisational skills
• Must be willing to go the extra mile & work overtime if necessary.
• Effective, objective decision-maker
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Self-driven & motivated
• The ability to work collaboratively as a team player
• Time and priority management
• Ability to balance quality deliveries within tight deadlines.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

General:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us after 30 days you may consider your application unsuccessful
• In keeping with our clientxe2x80x99s employment equity requirements, only South African citizens will be considered.
• Please include your current salary and salary expectations.

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