Our client, a franchisee of a well-known and popular fast-food brand, is seeking a Financial Accountant to lead their accounting team at their head office in Kuils River, Cape Town.
REQUIREMENTS: Min Qualifications & Experience Comm Accounting Degree or Equivalent Completed Articles (SAICA or SAIPA) 3-5 years post Articles Accounting experience Experience & Skills – Required: Technical accounting knowledge (IFRS) (External Auditors is responsible for formal Financial Statements ) GAAP experience advantageous Experience working with Sage Evolution and/or other accounting package Excellent MS Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Analytical skills Attention to detail Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines Pro-active personality Problem solving abilities Ability to work in a close-knit team Strong leadership and interpersonal skills Proven Leadership experience South African Resident Fluent in English Valid driver's licence Responsibilities: Financial Full financial function of multiple statutory entities Preparation of consolidated Management Accounts in line with the deadlines on the financial calendar (accurate and in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements) Cashflow reporting and forecasting Preparation of consolidated Statement of Financial Position with its various audit files Ensure accuracy of journal capturing Update income tax and deferred tax calculation Managing accuracy of fixed asset register on a rolling basis Collation of various financial reports to be used in Financial Management of the business Monthly reporting to executive committee Analysing financial results of individual business units / cost centres against budgeted figures.
Investigation and corroboration of variances Reconciliation & submission of VAT and PAYE returns Liaising with SARS/ tax practitioner on all tax related issues Responsible for year-end audit by External Auditors Responsible for Creditors reconciliations and payments Review and approval of all payments Reviewing of Cash cycle & Bank recons Liaising with Bank on financing and banking related issues Liaising with Franchisor Coordination and planning of the annual budget process Ad hoc tasks to be received from CFO People Managing team of >10 accountants Managing three member Creditors Team Managing reporting deadlines Providing leadership and structure Coaching and mentoring the team as well as the individual personnel Performance evaluation and -management of finance team members General: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Should you not hear from us after 30 days you may consider your application unsuccessful In keeping with our client's employment equity requirements, only South African citizens will be considered.
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