Client SummaryOur client is a leading entity in the information management sector, committed to providing innovative solutions for digital transformation and efficient business processes.Job DescriptionOur client is seeking a meticulous and strategic Group Consolidation and Reporting Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This role offers the chance to engage with a robust financial structure and contribute to the success of a forward-thinking organization.Duties & ResponsibilitiesFinance and Reporting (Monthly and Annual Responsibilities)GroupPreparation of Group flash on a monthly basis (including review of forecasting).Preparation of Group management accounts on a monthly basis (including review of monthly forecasting).Drafting and passing monthly Consolidation journals (including ensuring Group intercompany loans are in balance).Group cashflow bi-weekly review.Preparation of Group annual budget (accumulation of businesses budgets).Group banking administration.Review businesses tax schedules (Provisionals, interim and final).Preparation of Group tax schedules (provisionals, interim and final).Manage Group internal and external audits and ensure subsidiary statutory audits are completed timeously.Ensure monthly group reporting deadlines are adhered to by all businesses.Ensure subsidiary AFS are signed off timeously.Assist with drafting of Group AFS.Assist with preparing workings for Group audit deliverables.Head OfficeReview Head office annual budgets.Review of head office VAT returns.Head office trial balance review – this includes correct allocation of income and expenses.Head office P/L actual vs budget variance analysis as well as preparation of forecasting.Review of head office monthly general ledger recons (including fixed asset recon review).Ensure fixed asset management is sufficient – additions and disposals are being accounted for correctly.Head office payment authorisation and release.Opex authorisation (workflow approvals).Liaise with internal and external auditors.Adhoc support to Group FM.TaxDeal with SARS and SARS related queries.Review of tax computations for 1st, 2nd provisional, interim and annual submissions.Completion and submission of annual, provisional and IT14SD returns.IFRSIdentify, develop and implement new accounting policies across the group to ensure IFRS compliance as well as good corporate governance.Desired Experience & QualificationCA(SA) with 2-4 years commercial experience.Experience in understanding the Group consolidation and reporting role in its entirety is essential.Must be a self-starter and willing to understand the detail and report on the results to EXCO.SAGE X3 experience is beneficial.Excellent in Excel (advanced Excel skills), Word and written communication.Experience in a group environment is beneficial.
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