Duties and responsibilities:
Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with IFRS
Ensure that financial risks are identified and effectively managed through the implementationand monitoring of appropriate accounting procedures (aligned with IFRS)
Sound internal controls and good governance structures
In collaboration with the Directors, prepare the organisations consolidated annual budget,aswell as, prepare the half year review and forecast
Prepare timeous and accurate financial reports for submission to the resident Directors, executive management team and the non resident Board of Directors
Undertake audit preparations to ensure an efficient, effective, and successful audit process
Ensure that audit findings are timeously resolved, prior to the commencement of the next years audit
Ensure that the organisations core finances are managed and accounted for in an effective and transparent manner
Review the effectiveness of the accounting and reporting systems on an ongoing basis, to identify areas for enhancement or improvement
Prepare relevant and accurate monthly management accounts for submission to the relevant stakeholders including the Directors, executive management team, as well as address any queries raised
Oversee the full accounting functions including the income statement, accounts receivable,accounts payable and all assets for all subsidiaries.
Oversee the full payroll function
Manage compliance with all relevant SARS registrations and requirements (monthly, bi-annually, and annually)
Manage compliance with all relevant CIPC registrations and filing requirements including all secretarial resolutions.
Effectively manage all cash flows to meet the organisational needs
Liaise and manage the existing relationship with the organisations bankers
Review all Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments
Ensure that all source documents are appropriately filed, and files are properly labelled to facilitate the easy retrieval of documents
Requirements:
B.Com degree in Financial Accounting or Financial Management.
Completed articles with an accredited audit firm and/or membership with professional bodies such as SAICA, ACCA, or CIMA (advantageous).
At least 5 years of experience in a core finance role.
A minimum of 3 years of management experience, including team leadership and/or other managerial responsibilities.
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (candidate will be tested in interview stage for Graphs / Pivots and V-Lookups)
Advanced capability to do various Financial Modelling for desired results and / or analysis or reportings
Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of emotional intelligence (EQ)
Strong planning and organisation skills
Strong attention to detail
Able to establish and maintain sound relationships with key stakeholders
Able to provide the inspiration, direction and incentives required for team success
Able to embrace diversity and ensure fairness
Able to focus on optimising own and others energy to drive results
Able to use analysis, logic, innovation, experience, skill, and knowledge to solve problems
Able to express oneself effectively verbally and in writing in the English language
Able to demonstrate strong conviction in own judgment and actions
Able to use discretion and deal with sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner
