Head Financial Accountant

Trade On SA; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa’s fast-food sector seeks a Financial Accountant to manage the full financial function for multiple entities. This dynamic role involves leading a finance team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and reporting to executives. Ideal candidates must possess a B Comm degree, technical accounting knowledge, and proven leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum B Comm degree or equivalent required.
• Completed Articles (SAICA / SAIPA) advantageous.
• Proven leadership experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Full financial function of multiple statutory entities.
• Preparation of consolidated Management Accounts.
• Monthly reporting to executive committee.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Ability to work under pressure

Education

B Comm degree or equivalent

Completed Articles (SAICA / SAIPA)

Tools

Evolution accounting package

Job description

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
• Analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines
• Problem solving abilities
• Ability to work in a close-knit team
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Proven Leadership experience

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to :

• 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
• Managing team of >
• Managing three member Creditors Team
• 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

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Financial Accountant • Cape Town, South Africa