Job Advert Summary
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Team Lead to join our finance team. This role is ideal for a finance professional with a strong background in accounting, analysis, and reconciliation, particularly in managing foreign currency transactions. You will lead a team to ensure the accuracy of financial data, efficient reconciliation processes, and effective reporting while fostering a collaborative team environment.
Minimum Requirements
Non-Negotiable Educational Requirements
BCom Accounting degree.
Registered with SAICA or SAIPA.
Preferred Educational Requirements
Honours in Accounting.
Non-Negotiable Experience
1-3 years of post-articles experience.
Strong background in reporting and analysis.
Proficiency in Excel and pivot tables.
Preferred Experience
Experience with SAP and QlikView is beneficial.
Team management experience is advantageous.
Skilled in handling large datasets.
Reconciliation experience (2-3 years), especially with foreign currencies.
Exposure to/Knowledge of
Excel and the full MS Office suite.
Key Skills
Reconciliation Skills:
An understanding of reconciliation completion standards, ensuring a full and accurate reconciliation process.
Ownership Mentality:
Approach issues with a mindset focused on root cause resolution and sustainable process improvement, balancing immediate fixes with lasting solutions.
Communication Skills:
Skilled at translating complex financial data for non-financial and junior stakeholders, promoting clear understanding across teams.
Teamwork:
Collaborative approach, fostering a productive team environment that encourages open communication and problem-solving.
Duties and Responsibilities
Team Supervision & Management:
Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, providing guidance, training, and development opportunities.
Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to quality standards.
Financial Reporting & Analysis:
Manage the preparation of financial statements and reports, analyzing data to provide actionable insights.
Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant accounting standards.
Reconciliation Management:
Perform and oversee reconciliations, especially for foreign currency transactions, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
Manage reconciliation processes with a focus on completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
Data Management & Process Improvement:
Utilize pivot tables, Excel, and other tools to analyze and report on large datasets, supporting data-driven decision-making.
Identify and implement improvements to processes, balancing quick solutions with long-term enhancements.
Stakeholder Communication:
Present financial insights to non-financial and junior financial stakeholders, simplifying complex data as needed.
Foster cross-functional communication to enhance collaboration across departments.
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