Financial Accountant (CIMA)

University of Fort Hare; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A well established Group is seeking to employ a CIMA qualified Financial Accountant. The ideal candidate will have an Accounting qualification, work towards CIMA, and possess 3–5 years of management experience at a strategic level. Responsibilities include preparation of annual budgets, handling audits, and financial reporting. This role demands practical experience in financial management and responsibility for tax requirements.

Qualifications

• CIMA qualification or working towards it.
• 3–5 years management experience at strategic level.
• Practical experience in financial management.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of annual budgets.
• Handling of annual audit.
• Monthly reporting of selective entities.
• Establishment of controls to monitor expenditure.
• Monthly variance reports.
• Control over allocation of expenditure.
• Responsible for tax and statutory requirements.

Skills

CIMA qualification or working towards it

Management experience

Financial management

Education

Accounting qualification

Job description

My client, a well established Group is seeking to employ a CIMA qualified Financial Accountant.

The ideal candidate will have an Accounting qualification with CIMA qualification, or working towards it and at least 3–5 years management experience at strategic level.

Requirements

• CIMA qualification, or working towards it
• At least 3–5 years of management experience
• Experience at a strategic level
• Be or have been responsible for the monthly financial books themselves, rather than just doing annual audits
• Practical, hands‑on experience in financial management

Responsibilities

• Preparation of annual budgets of certain entities
• Preparation and handling of annual audit
• Monthly reporting of selective entities
• Establishment of controls to monitor expenditure
• Monthly variance reports
• Control over allocation of expenditure per entity and divisions within entity
• Responsible for all tax and statutory requirements