Head Financial Accountant

We are looking for a Head Financial Accountant with proven leadership experience to join a close-knit finance team at their Head Office in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town.
Experience, Qualifications & Skills needed: B.Com Degree 3 5 years relevant experienceStrong Technical Accounting knowledge (IFRS)Proven experience in leading a team of Accountants successfullyExcellent attention to detailAble to work in a pressurizing environment & meet deadlines easilyAnalytical & critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze problems effectively & identify potential solutions swiftlyStrong proficiency with MS Office, particularly Excel & experience working with various Accounting packagesKey Responsibilities will include: Managing a team of 8 Accountants and 3 Creditors team membersFull financial function of multiple statutory entitiesPerformance evaluation & coaching and mentoring the finance team membersPreparation of consolidated Management Accounts in line with the deadlines on the financial calendar (accurate and in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirementsCashflow reporting and forecastingPreparation of consolidated Statement of Financial Position with its various audit filesEnsure accuracy of journal capturingUpdate income tax and deferred tax calculationManaging accuracy of fixed asset register on a rolling basisCollation of various financial reports to be used in Financial Management of the businessMonthly reporting to executive committeeAnalysing financial results of individual business units / cost centres against budgeted figuresInvestigation and corroboration of variancesReconciliation & submission of VAT and PAYE returnsLiaising with SARS / tax practitioner on all tax related issuesResponsible for year-end audit by External AuditorsResponsible for Creditors reconciliations and paymentsReview and approval of all paymentsReviewing of Cash cycle & Bank reconsLiaising with Bank on financing and banking related issuesCoordination and planning of the annual budget process