Do have experience managing and processing, accounting activities for a group of entities? Our client based in Sea Point requires your financial qualification and proven experience in a senior accountant role compiling all financial statements working with CaseWare and advanced excel.
Experience with African countries is advantageous.
You need to be a self-managed professional who is driven, reliable, proactive, with the ability to provide actionable insights, strong in problem solving and the best work ethic!
Requirements:
- Matric, Accounting qualification required (SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA, AGA, )
- Proven experience as a senior accountant or similar role, supporting CFO
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel is preferred (pivot tables, macros) but not required
- Experience in compiling financial statements in CaseWare is required
- Experience in working with financial models is preferred but not required
- Experience in dealing with African countries is preferred but not required
- Xero accounting software experience is preferred but not required
- Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
- Proficient in financial reporting, consolidation, and processing.
- Experienced with Xero accounting software, compiling financial statements in Caseware.
- Strong ability to analyse financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to develop effective solutions.
- High level of integrity and professionalism
- Consistently exhibit a high level of discipline in executing tasks & adhering to procedures.
- Demonstrate a willingness to go beyond standard expectations
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver accurate and timely consolidated financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Ensure all reports are compliant with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
- Assist with other reporting requirements from lenders, shareholders, etc.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting regulations and ensure all financial practices adhere to local and international accounting IFRS standards.
- In conjunction with the CFO, successfully managed audits with no significant findings.
- Handle accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, and reconciliations, ensuring high accuracy and efficiency in processing transactions.
- Identify and implement improvements in accounting workflows and financial reporting processes.
- Conduct financial analysis and forecasts to support business strategy and decision-making.
- Provide insights on trends, variances, and areas for improvement, and present findings to the CFO.
- Prepare and monitor the group’s budgets. Adhere to budgetary controls, providing explanations for any variances & compare actuals to budgeted figures per financial model.
- Communicate financial information effectively to internal and external stakeholders, including senior management and auditors.
- Address and resolve financial inquiries or issues promptly.
