Job Description

Are you a CA(SA), with an outstanding academic record and want to be part of a remarkable company based in Johannesburg North. Join a trusted publishing brand organization in the education sector. They are recruiting for a Reporting Accountant that will report to the Finance Manager: Group Reporting. Part of your responsibilities will be to produce budgets and rolling forecasts and assist with submission to group in HFM, you would also need to be an individual that has a high intellect with exceptional financial analysis and data interpretation skills. Apply now to avoid missing out on this opportunity, submit your resume to

Duties:

• Prepare and submit various monthly management reports, forecasts and annual budgets
• Provide effective and value-added in-depth support.
• Ensure reporting is in line with International Financial Reporting Standards and group policies.
• Financial reporting in their area of function
• Liaise with relevant parties regarding results and variance analysis
• Implement improvements to the way we report and improve efficiency
• Produce board packs, monthly management accounts and reports
• Respond to group and management queries.
• Assist with year-end process and auditor queries
• Produce budgets and rolling forecasts

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Qualifications:

• Matric
• BCom Accounting
• BCom Accounting Honours
• CA(SA)

Experience:

• 3 years completed SAICA articles
• Experience in manufacturing, media, or entertainment industry
• Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge
• Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and Syspro knowledge (advantageous)

Skills & Competencies:

• High intellect with exceptional financial analysis and data interpretation skills
• Strong technical accounting skills
• Well-organised administration and process discipline
• Internal controls knowledge
• Trained in Finance best practice
• Commercial minded with intuitive grasp of business economics and commercial strategy
• Rigorous, energetic and proactive
• Ability to multi-task/crisis manage and manage tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication and presentation skills - persuasive and imaginative
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity
• Ability to work in a Matrix structure
• Independent minded with energetic and collaborative disposition

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information contact:
Kate Scheepers
Recruitment Consultant: Finance

For more information please contact:

Kate Scheepers

Salix Recruitment