French Speaking Development Consultant – Igugu Lesizwe Consultants

Location : Centurion

Reports to : Financial Manager

Indirect reporting lines : General Manager

Main Job Purpose

The responsibilities of the Financial Accountant are the accurate running of the accounting and financial activities of the company.

Analyse the economic stability of the company and provide financial information to other departments, enabling these stakeholders to make operational, budgeting, and strategic decisions.

Report on costs, productivity, margins, and Group performance.

Minimum Requirements

1. Grade 12, Bcomm degree with major coursework in accounting, finance, economics or a related field - completed articles would be advantageous.
2. MS Office (advanced in excel) and SAGE Evolution.
3. 3 - 5 years of related experience.

Required Competencies to Meet the Job Outcomes

1. At least 3 years financial management experience
2. International Financial Reporting Standards
3. Auditing practices and principles
4. Computer applications related to the role
5. Applicable laws, codes and regulations
6. Valid driver's licence
7. Certificate of medical fitness

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

All duties take place in accordance with the requirements of the client, Occupational Health and Safety Act and other relevant legislation.

1. Overall financial management and oversight related to multiple projects
2. Completion and submission of monthly invoices (including supporting documentation) for multiple projects
3. Management of insurance claims relating to multiple projects
4. Preparation of journal entries and general ledger and various account reconciliations
5. Completion of the bank reconciliation and relevant cash book entries
6. Management of the fixed asset register
7. Assists with monthly management accounts
8. Analyse performance against budgets
9. Reviewing and releasing of EFT's / payments
10. Assists with managing daily / monthly cash flows
11. Ensure that all tax, regulatory and any other statutory requirements are attended to and complied with
12. Oversee and control trade debtors and creditors control functions
13. Develop and implement financial management controls and mechanisms that minimize financial risk
14. Liaison with external auditors
15. Group Company Secretarial duties as agreed with Group
16. Assists with annual BEE audit
17. Preparation of annual financial statements
18. Assists with the preparation of annual budgets
19. Other financial related activities as required by the Group Financial Manager and / or CFO
20. Management of a subordinate / s
21. Adhoc travel within South Africa as required

General

This Job Specification indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the position and therefore is not intended as an exhaustive list.