Head Financial Accountant

TradeOn; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast food brand in Cape Town is seeking a Head Financial Accountant to oversee the full financial function of multiple entities. The successful candidate will manage the preparation of management accounts, cash flow reporting, and liaise with external auditors. Key qualifications include a B Comm degree, strong IFRS knowledge, and proven leadership experience in finance. This role offers the opportunity to lead a team and drive the financial success of the company while adhering to regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the full financial function of multiple statutory entities.
• Prepare consolidated Management Accounts on deadlines.
• Report and forecast cash flow.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge (IFRS)

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

MS Office skills (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)

Problem solving abilities

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Pro‑active personality

Fluent in English

Education

B Comm degree or equivalent

Completed Articles (SAICA / SAIPA)

Tools

Evolution accounting package

Job description

Head Financial Accountant

Head Office in Cape Town - Northern Suburbs

Exciting Opportunity to Join our Dynamic Company and work within SA’s No. 1 Fast Food brand!

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

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)
• Cash flow 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
• Managing team of >10 employees
• 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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please state your salary expectation. Salary will be discussed during interview process. If you do not hear from us within 30 days, consider your application as unsuccessful.