Head Financial Accountant

TradeOn; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading fast food brand as a Financial Manager in Cape Town. This role involves overseeing the full financial function of multiple statutory entities, from management accounts preparation to cash flow reporting and tax compliance. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and relevant accounting qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum B Comm degree or equivalent required.
• Technical accounting knowledge (IFRS) is essential.
• Experience in managing financial functions of multiple entities.

Responsibilities

• Full financial function for multiple statutory entities.
• Preparation of consolidated Management Accounts.
• Cashflow reporting and forecasting, managing year-end audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

B Comm degree or equivalent

Completed Articles (SAICA / SAIPA)

Tools

Evolution accounting package

IFRS knowledge

GAAP experience

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