GROUP FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT - R 600k pa - BRACKENFELL

Do More Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group in South Africa is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to manage a team and oversee full financial functions. This role involves preparing consolidated Management Accounts, cashflow reporting, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a B Comm degree, experience in IFRS, and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Gain valuable management experience

Excellent mentorship from CFO

Qualifications

• Minimum - B Comm degree or equivalent.
• Completed Articles (SAICA/SAIPA) will be advantageous.
• Technical accounting knowledge (IFRS).

Responsibilities

• Full financial function of multiple statutory entities.
• Preparation of consolidated Management Accounts.
• Cashflow reporting and forecasting.
• Managing accuracy of fixed asset register.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge (IFRS)

Excellent MS Office skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Fluent in English

Education

B Comm degree or equivalent

Tools

Evolution accounting package

Job description

Job Description

GROUP FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT - R 600k pa - BRACKENFELL

Market leading group has an exciting vacancy for a seasoned Financial Accountant with experience managing a team and an appetite for a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Gain valuable management experience by leading a large team
• Excellent mentorship from CFO and Chartered Accountant
• Diverse and inclusive company culture
• Growing and expanding group

Requirements

• Minimum - B Comm degree or equivalent
• Completed Articles (SAICA/SAIPA) will be advantageous
• Technical accounting knowledge (IFRS)
• GAAP experience advantageous
• Experience working with Evolution and/or other accounting package
• Excellent MS Office skills (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines
• Pro‑active personality
• Problem solving abilities
• Ability to work in a close‑knit team
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Proven Leadership experience
• Fluent in English

Financial Responsibilities

• Full financial function of multiple statutory entities
• Preparation of consolidated Management Accounts in line with the deadlines on the financial calendar (accurate and in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements)
• Cashflow reporting and forecasting
• Preparation of consolidated Statement of Financial Position with its various audit files
• Ensure accuracy of journal capturing
• Update income tax and deferred tax calculation
• Managing accuracy of fixed asset register on a rolling basis
• Collation of various financial reports to be used in Financial Management of the business
• Monthly reporting to executive committee
• Analysing financial results of individual business units / cost centres against budgeted figures. Investigation and corroboration of variances
• Reconciliation & submission of VAT and PAYE returns
• Liaising with SARS/ tax practitioner on all tax related issues
• Responsible for year‑end audit by External Auditors
• Responsible for Creditors reconciliations and payments
• Review and approval of all payments
• Reviewing of Cash cycle & Bank recons
• Liaising with Bank on financing and banking related issues
• Liaising with Franchisor
• Coordination and planning of the annual budget process
• Ad hoc tasks to be received from CFO

People Responsibilities

• Managing team of >10 accountants
• Managing three member Creditors Team
• Managing reporting deadlines
• Providing leadership and structure
• Coaching and mentoring the team as well as the individual personnel
• Performance evaluation and -management of finance team members