Senwes is looking for a Chief Accountant to assist with the Group Finance responsibilities.
Responsible for monthly group financial reporting and analyses (project leader)
- Scrutinize Group financial TB for incorrect classification/abnormal increases.
- Authorise payments to be done to external vendors for correctness (VAT, calculation, within budget, etc).
- Identify areas where cost savings can be implemented and identify deviations from best practice and recommend possible changes.
- Compile business case or EVA calculation for relevant project costs or CAPEX expenditure.
- Manage and direct the planning and coordination of month-end close, consolidation process and reporting.
- Process optimisation including continuous monitoring of month-end process and reporting, and identifying areas for improvement and implement changes.
- Compile consolidated income statement, balance sheet, balance sheet notes and cash flow statement within specific deadline dates.
- Providing necessary information to auditors and assist in relevant enquiries.
Interim and Financial Reporting (project leader)
- Serve as project leader for Audit committee in terms of planning and coordination.
- Compile certain notes of the Audit committee report.
- Improve overall bi-annual & annual year-end close and reporting processes in terms of less time spent on compilation, more analysis & increased accuracy.
- Serve as project leader for the financial statements in terms of planning and coordination.
- Compile consolidated financial statements in accordance with the accounting standards.
- Ensure the Financial statements are aligned with IFRS standards.
Employee Management
- Supervise employees, including delegating some duties and responsibilities.
- Manage the performance of employees, including providing in-house training, guidance and support to employees.
- Develop and manage succession plan/personal development plan of employees.
Provide Technical Guidelines, Advice and Instructions
- Research best practice and legislative changes.
- Provide overview of statutory requirements.
- Determine operational requirements for compliance.
- Assist other companies within the group with implementation of new accounting standards.
Assistance in Achieving Group Finance Strategy
- Assistance in delivering Group Finance strategy.
- Benchmark finance of the future on a regular basis.
- Gap analysis with best practice.
Qualifications: Registered CA(SA).
Requirements (South Africa): At least 3 years post article accounting experience. Candidates with experience in a senior accounting position will receive preference.
Closing date: 25 January 2025.
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