Head Financial Accountant

Recruiter:

Principalc Class Placements

Job Ref:

HFA

Date posted:

Friday, September 20, 2024

Location:

CapeTown, South Africa

Salary:

Annual Salary

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a Head Financial Accountant with 3 - 4 years of experience.

POSITION INFO:

We are looking for a Head Financial Accountant with 3 - 4 years of experience in leading a small team. This position is based in Kuils River, Cape Town.

Experience, Qualifications & Skills needed:

B.Com Degree
3 – 4 years relevant experience
Strong Technical Accounting knowledge (IFRS)
Excellent attention to detail
Able to work in a pressurizing environment & meet deadlines easily
Analytical & critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze problems effectively & identify potential solutions swiftly
Strong proficiency with MS Office, particularly Excel & experience working with various Accounting packages

Key Responsibilities will include:

Managing a team of 8 Accountants
Full financial function of multiple statutory entities
Performance evaluation & coaching and mentoring the finance team members
Preparation of consolidated Management Accounts in line with the deadlines on the financial calendar (accurate and in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
Cashflow reporting and forecasting
Preparation of consolidated Statement of Financial Position with its various audit files
Ensure accuracy of journal capturing
Update income tax and deferred tax calculation
Managing accuracy of fixed asset register on a rolling basis
Collation of various financial reports to be used in Financial Management of the business
Monthly reporting to executive committee
Analysing financial results of individual business units / cost centres against budgeted figures
Investigation and corroboration of variances
Reconciliation & submission of VAT and PAYE returns
Liaising with SARS / tax practitioner on all tax related issues
Responsible for year-end audit by External Auditors
Responsible for Creditors reconciliations and payments
Review and approval of all payments
Reviewing of Cash cycle & Bank recons
Liaising with Bank on financing and banking related issues
Coordination and planning of the annual budget process

Appy today!

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