Accountant: Financial

South African Bank Note Company; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Gauteng is seeking a Financial Manager to oversee effective financial accounting and compliance with IFRS. The ideal candidate should hold a BCom Honours or equivalent, possess a CA (SA) designation, and bring 6 to 8 years of financial management experience, including 4 years in a management role. Responsibilities include managing financial policies, preparing financial reports, and leading audits. This role promises a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 to 8 years financial management experience.
• At least 4 years in a management role.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of financial policies and procedures.
• Provide accurate financial reports and variance analysis.
• Manage the full financial accounting function.
• Plan and coordinate year-end statutory audits.
• Compile annual financial statements.

Skills

Financial accounting

Financial systems and procedures

IFRS Accounting Standards

Communication skills

Education

BCom Honours or equivalent degree

CA (SA)

Job description

Job Summary:

The purpose of this role is to manage the implementation of effective financial accounting activities within the South African Bank Note Company (SABN), in order to prevent fraud, identify and manage risk.

Main Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Manage the implementation of financial policies and procedures to ensure accurate reporting.
• Provide accurate financial reports including variance analysis to ensure accurate financial data.
• To manage the full financial accounting function including: Debtors, Creditors, Fixed assets, Bank and Cash, Journals, Reconciliations, Statutory returns, Departmental budgets and forecasts and Financial year-end in order to ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS Accounting Standards), applicable legislation, policies, standards and laid down procedures.
• To manage and develop staff performance in order to achieve set objectives and standards.
• Planning and co-ordination of year-end statutory audits.
• Compile annual financial statements and ensure compliance to IFRS Accounting Standards, legislation and South African Reserve Bank (SARB) requirements.

The Preferred Candidate is likely to have:

• BCom Honours or equivalent degree at a SAICA accredited university
• CA (SA) (Essential)
• Minimum of 6 to 8 years financial management experience of which 4 years need to be in a management role.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Financial accounting
• Financial systems and procedures
• Relevant financial legislations and regulations
• IFRS Accounting Standards and internal policies, procedures and processes.
• Manufacturing accounting
• ERP and reporting systems
• Leading and supervising
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Communication (verbal and written) skills.

Internal applicants should apply on the SABN careers portal on the intranet by uploading detailed CV’s and copies of qualifications. External applicants should apply on Careers24 website by uploading detailed CV’s, ID copy, copies of qualifications and recent pay slip. No applications will be considered if the supporting documents are not submitted.

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SABN is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of SABN and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under represented designated groups. No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements. Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants only.

Should you not hear from us within 10 working days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. SABN reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Prospective applicants must be willing to undergo a series of assessments and security clearance process as prescribed by the National Key Point Act.