Accountant - Fund Management

Key Performance Areas- Preparation of annual financial statements for various companies for funds under management- Preparation and submission of IT14s on e-filing- Preparation and submission of provisional tax returns- Preparation and submissions of Dividend Tax Returns - Reconciliation and submission of VAT and Withholding Tax returns for South African entities as well as foreign entities- Assist in the compilation of annual budgets and forecasts- Monthly review of bank reconciliations - Processing of monthly general journal entries and consolidation entries- Manage and review trial balances for all reporting entities- Consolidation for all reporting entities- Reconciliation of general ledger and sub ledgers monthly and the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.- Compile/review monthly management accounts for all reporting entities- Performing month end and year end accounts system closures- Preparation and submission of quarterly reporting working papers for group reporting- Liaising with various internal and external auditors- Review and authorization of payments on banking system - Develop, monitor, review and implement internal accounting and other accounting related policies- Assist with the preparation of packs for board meetings and sub committee meetings of the boardQualifications - B. Com Honours or bachelors degree in accounting (B. Com)- Articles will be advantageous.Experience- Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in an accounting/reporting role.- Staff management experience will be advantageous.- Group reporting, taxation and consolidation experience.Knowledge- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have extensive knowledge of Computer Skills: Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel, MS Office as well as experience on a known accounting package.- Cognos experience will be advantageous.- Case Ware Experience - Draftworx Experience