1 day agoChief AccountantWe are seeking a highly skilled Chief Accountant to assist with the Group Finance responsibilities.Main Responsibilities:Monthly group financial reporting and analyses: Scrutinize Group financial TB for incorrect classification/abnormal increases.Authorise payments to external vendors for correctness (VAT, calculation, within budget, etc).Identify areas where cost savings can be implemented and deviations from best practice and recommend possible changes.Compile business case or EVA calculation for relevant project costs or CAPEX expenditure.Manage and direct the planning and coordination of month-end close, consolidation process and reporting.Process optimisation including continuous monitoring of month-end process and reporting, and identifying areas for improvement and implement changes.Compile consolidated income statement, balance sheet, balance sheet notes and cash flow statement within specific deadline dates.Providing necessary information to auditors and assist in relevant enquiries.Interim and Financial Reporting:Serve as project leader for Audit committee in terms of planning and coordination.Compile certain notes of the Audit committee report.Improve overall bi-annual & annual year-end close and reporting processes in terms of less time spent on compilation, more analysis & increased accuracy.Serve as project leader for the financial statements in terms of planning and coordination.Compile consolidated financial statements in accordance with the accounting standards.Ensure the Financial statements are aligned with IFRS standards.Employee Management:Supervise employees, including delegating some duties and responsibilities.Manage the performance of employees, including providing in-house training, guidance and support to employees.Develop and manage succession plan/personal development plan of employees.Technical Guidelines, Advice and Instructions:Research best practice and legislative changes.Provide overview of statutory requirements.Determine operational requirements for compliance.Assist other companies within the group with implementation of new accounting standards.Assistance in Achieving Group Finance Strategy:Assistance in delivering Group Finance strategy.Benchmark finance of the future on a regular basis.Gap analysis with best practice.Requirements:Registered CA(SA)At least 3 years post article accounting experienceCandidates with experience in a senior accounting position will receive preference
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