Accountant Johannesburg North

Network Finance • Other • Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa • $200 - $300 / year • 1w ago

Join Our Team as a Branch Accountant

Reference: NFR003348-PaB-1

Be at the forefront of financial excellence!

Duties & Responsibilities

My client is a dynamic and rapidly expanding educational institution committed to providing high-quality learning experiences.

This role is based in Rosebank, Johannesburg North.

Responsibilities:

Financial Planning, Forecasting, and Budgeting:
- Develop detailed budgets for each campus after consulting with management and analyzing historical data.
- Assist Principals and Managers during the budget compilation process.
- Monitor performance, conduct variance analysis, and provide advice to Principals and Brand Finance Manager.
- Analyze trends, highlighting areas of concern monthly.
- Coordinate with Group Shared Services on revenue collection and fixed assets.
Financial/Management Accounting:
- Reconcile billing and payments monthly and annually.
- Confirm inter-company loans.
- Support Principals and Brand Management with financial guidance.
- Prepare complex account reconciliations and review recon prepared by others.
- Handle queries from campuses and liaise with Group Shared Services.
Financial/Management Reporting:
- Analyze financial performance of campuses and brands.
- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Manage cash flow and prepare management accounts.
- Submit monthly MANCO reports on time.
Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Assist in internal and external audits, addressing queries and findings.
- Provide training on financial policies and procedures.
- Approve expenditure as per authorization matrix.
- Ensure timely submission of statutory returns.
Staff Management:
- Manage workflow and ensure deadlines are met.
- Identify critical skills necessary for service delivery.
- Ensure staff are adequately trained.