Financial Accountant

Job DescriptionThe Group Reporting Accountant is responsible for consolidation and reporting of the multicurrency group of companies. Companies are based across Africa, with main business hubs based in South Africa and Kenya.ResponsibilitiesFinancial ReportingTimely and accurate completion and submission of consolidated resultsMonthly and quarterly reporting of consolidated resultsCollaboration with FP&A Team to generate accurate and insightful reports, including cost packs and monthly estimatesCompilation of monthly management and statutory packsSupport Procurement and Tax Teams with regards to reporting needsCapex reportingCashflow forecasting and reportingGeographic reportingAd hoc reportingFinancial Consolidation and Close (FCCS)Submission of management and statutory trial balances and related data formsMapping of trial balance accounts to FCCSManagement of ERP SystemTake ownership of ERP system, including management of Chart of Accounts, system users and permissionsEnsure revaluations and eliminations are processed and are accurateManage intercompany reconciliationsAnnual Financial Statements (AFS)Assist with disclosure information for the various group companiesEnsure consistency across AFS, with focus being on alignment of accounting policiesAssist with review of AFSPunctuality and AttendanceResponsible to uphold good punctuality and attendanceResponsibilities on DemandDue to the fluid and dynamic environment within the business, new, additional or changed position responsibilities will occurSuccessful demonstration of change orientation is an on-going responsibility in all positionsQualificationsEducation: CA (SA) or similarExperience: 3+ years post article experienceSkills required to perform the job successfully:Multi-currency financial reporting and consolidation experienceAbility to work well under pressure with tight deadlines, juggle multiple priorities and in fast paced, dynamic environmentIntegrityAdaptabilityInitiativeStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAdvanced excel skillsCommunication skillsExperience with Business Intelligence tools an advantage
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