Key responsibilities:Draft group Interim and Annual Financial Statements accordinglyDraft and consolidate Management AccountsManage the accounting teamInternational and local tax planning for the groupAttend to tax ombudsman queriesLiaise with SARS (VAT, PAYE and Income tax)Statutory compliance with all relevant regulatory boardsStaff training if and when required Systems design and implementation for accounting divisionTrust and company managementGroup ReportingSubmit tax returns, management accountsVAT submissions and management thereofMonthly reconciliations and performance statsReview monthly financial results with managementDevelop and implement financial strategies to optimize the companys financial performanceEstablish key financial strategies to enhance business profitabilityIdentify risks and cost savingsLead and mentor a team of financial professionals to ensure accuracy and financial reportingCollaborate with operational teams to analyze costs, budget variances and financial risksProvide insightful financial analysis to support decision-makingEnsure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standardsProviding executive management advice on all financial activities and the implications for the Group.Setting of financial KPIs for the departmentEnsuring that financial records are maintained and compliant with accepted policies and procedures.Establishing and monitoring the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures in the GroupInvestigating and resolving accounting discrepancies and irregularities.Ensuring accurate and appropriate recording of financial recordsMaintain professional banking relationshipsMaintaining for client relationsJob Specification:BCom accounting degree or any other relevant qualificationCA (SA)Fintech industry experience advantageousXero experience advantageous IFRS and GAAP knowledgeMulticurrency experience advantageousInternational tax knowledgeTrust / Complex group structure reportingConsolidations experienceMicrosoft OfficeAbility to work on multiple companies Expertise in SA Expertise on foreign company tax advantageousMinimum 5 years' experiencePosition Level: Senior Management In office position- based in Century City- Cape Town