Job description
Job brief
We are looking for a qualified and experienced Chief Financial Officer to monitor all financial data and prepare accurate financial statements for our group of companies.
Responsibilities will include budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management, managing tax payments and performing internal audits. You will act as a consultant to the owner and senior management team, conducting cost and revenue analysis. To be qualified for this role, you should have a degree in Accounting and Hotel related accounts work experience.
Financial Accountant responsibilities include:
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Gathering and monitoring financial data
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Preparing daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual statements (balance sheets and income statements)
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Monitoring and analysing of Monthly Management Accounts
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Forecasting costs, revenues for cashflow projections
Ultimately, you will ensure all our accounting transactions comply with the law and support our company’s investments.
Responsibilities
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Gather and monitor financial data (e.g. sales revenues and liabilities)
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Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual statements (balance sheets and income statements)
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Forecast costs and revenues
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Manage tax payments
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Organize internal audits
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Prepare budgets (for the entire company and by department)
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Monitor and report on accounting discrepancies
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Conduct detailed risk analyses to assess potential investments
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Produce and analyse monthly management accounts
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Analyse financial trends
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Perform month-end and year-end close processes
Requirements and skills
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Proven work experience as a CFO or Senior Finance Management role
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Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software, eg Pastel
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In-depth understanding of business bookkeeping procedures
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Solid knowledge of accounting regulations
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Excellent math skills with an attention to detail
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Time-management abilities
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Confidentiality
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Accounting Degree, Finance or relevant field
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Additional certification (e.g. CPA) is a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to commute/relocate:
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Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
Experience:
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Chartered accounting: 10 years (Required)
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Hospitality and tourism: 5 years (Required)
