Chief Accountant

Communicate Recruitment; Johannesburg; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Communicate Recruitment in Johannesburg, South Africa, is seeking a senior finance professional to oversee the full accounting and reporting function. You will lead a finance team, ensure accurate month-end and year-end closes, review results and variances, and drive improvements in internal controls and processes.

The role requires SAICA/SAIPA/AGA(SA) qualifications and experience in a corporate or multinational environment is advantageous.

Formación

• Strong understanding of financial controls and reporting.
• Corporate/multinational experience advantageous.
• Ability to lead under pressure and manage priorities.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee full accounting and reporting function.
• Lead and manage a finance team.
• Ensure month-end and year-end processes are completed accurately.
• Review financial results and investigate variances.
• Maintain and enhance internal control procedures.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and accounting reviews.
• Coordinate audits with external and internal teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within finance.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Financial controls

Reporting

Leadership

Educación

SAICA / SAIPA / AGA(SA)

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Oversee the full accounting and reporting function Lead and manage a finance team Ensure the accurate completion of month-end and year-end processes Review financial results and investigate variances Maintain and enhance internal control procedures Manage balance sheet reconciliations and accounting reviews Coordinate external and internal audits Drive continuous improvement initiatives within finance Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and company policies Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders

Skills & Experience

Strong understanding of financial controls and reporting Experience within a corporate or multinational environment advantageous Excellent organisational and planning skills Ability to lead under pressure and manage competing priorities

Qualification

• SAICA / SAIPA / AGA(SA)