Senior Management Accountant

Faircape; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Faircape, a dynamic organization in Cape Town, is on the lookout for a Senior Management Accountant. This role will play a crucial part in financial analysis and provide strategic recommendations to support business growth. If you're dedicated to financial excellence and want to grow your career, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Quarterly Performance Bonuses

Long Service Leave

Free Barista-Made Coffee

Flexible Working Hours

Subsidised Snack Vending

Employee Discounts on ISP Packages

Subsidised Parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Accountant is essential.
• Excellent Excel experience required.
• Must have managed accounts to balance sheet and income statements.

Responsibilities

• Generate monthly management accounts for various entities.
• Analyze Budget Vs Actual variances and communicate findings.
• Provide management and guidance to Cashbook and other controllers.

Skills

Computer literate

Numerical Proficiency

Leadership skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving Skills

Organisational skills

Excellent written and communication skills

Good time management skills

Education

BCom in Accounting

Tools

Xero

Job description

Join Our Growing Team Management Accountant Opportunity The Faircape Group is an expanding and dynamic organisation with diverse business interests across Healthcare, Retirement Holdings, Telecommunications and ISP services, Utility Management and Infrastructure Installation, Property Management , and more.

As part of our ongoing growth and the addition of new positions, we are seeking a Senior Management Accountant to join our high-performing team.

This role is instrumental in providing in-depth financial analysis, insights, and strategic recommendations to support business decisions and enhance performance.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to interpret financial data and compile comprehensive management accounts, playing a vital part in our continued success.

We are passionate about achieving financial excellence, driving innovation, and delivering outstanding service.

If youre looking to grow your career within a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, this is the opportunity for you.

Why Join Faircape?

At Faircape, we believe in rewarding performance and creating a work environment that supports your well-being and success.

Heres what you can look forward to : Quarterly Performance Bonuses Recognition for your contributions throughout the year Long Service Leave Extra time off to reward your loyalty and commitment Free Barista-Made Coffee Enjoy your daily caffeine fix from our onsite barista Subsidised Snack Vending Access to a variety of quality snacks at discounted prices Employee Discounts on ISP Packages Save on reliable internet for your home Flexible Working Hours Embrace work-life balance with our flexi-time policy Subsidised Parking Convenient and affordable onsite parking Duties include but are not limited to the following : Responsible for generating monthly management accounts for various entities, including balance sheets, income statements, and accompanying schedules Ensure accuracy of Management Accounts packs and meet established deadlines Analyze Budget Vs Actual variances and communicate findings Conduct reconciliations and generate reports for various company accounts pertaining to cash flow Provide management and guidance to Cashbook , Payments & Creditors Controller and Credit Controller Prepare audit packs and collaborate with auditors on annual financial statements Handle submission of statutory returns for VAT Review payments for accuracy of allocation and VAT treatment Perform regular review of cashbooks, invoicing, and debtors age analysis, assisting in credit control management Authorise payments on the banking portal Investigate Expense variances and incorporate findings into Income Statement schedules as notes Address and follow up on accounts queries promptly Manage ad hoc projects, queries, and analyses as needed Provide assistance to the Financial Manager Evaluate and enhance the system of internal controls and promote more efficient management systems Produce precise monthly management accounts within agreed timelines Qualifications : Minimum requirement : BCom in Accounting Experience : Proven experience as an Accountant Excellent Excel experience Proven experience in commercial / corporate / operational environment Experience as an Accountant in an operational environment Solid knowledge of financial processes, systems and related laws Must have been responsible for managing accounts to balance sheet and income statement Must have been responsible for ensuring that accounts are accurate and meaningful, and information contained in the accounts is accurate and relevant.

Skills and Attributes Computer literate (experience in Google Drive, Sheets and Docs preferable) Numerical Proficiency.

Must have a strong aptitude for working with numbers, performing calculations Must possess Leadership skills, someone that has the ability to inspire and motivate a team Attention to Detail : Meticulousness in reviewing and preparing financial documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance Problem-Solving Skills : Ability to identify financial discrepancies, investigate root causes, and propose solutions to resolve issues effectively.

Software Proficiency : Familiarity with accounting software such as Xero Proven organisational skills Excellent written and communication skills Good time management skills Able to perform manage deadlines and meet them Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Responsible, accountable and dedicated Specific Requirements Solid and positive references Clear health record Clear credit record No criminal record We offer Barista produced coffee available all day to all our staff at Claremont.

Normal working hours are Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45-minute lunch break.

The company allows employees, by approval of the direct manager, to work flexi-time between 07h00 and 18h00.

With centrally located and modern offices just across from Cavendish in Claremont, Faircape offers a market-related salary.

The amount offered will be dependent on qualifications, experience, and other market-related factors.

To see more about Faircape and what we have to offer go and look at our informative website - / If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please deem your application unsuccessful.

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