• Responsible for preparation of monthly management accounts
• Leading the month-end process, including preparation of management accounts, investigating any discrepancies in the accounts, providing commentary and variance analysis
• Performing the month-end procedures in the accounting software
• Review month-end tasks performed by commercial managers, including cash flow analysis, FX postings, accruals and prepayments, fixed assets etc.
• Running weekly timetable meetings with the team to ensure
• all tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly balance sheet report and
• related commentary
• Presenting results at quarterly meetings with budget holders
• Leading the annual budget process and year-end forecast by liaising with colleagues in other departments
• Providing information to budget holders upon request
• Reviewing weekly/monthly bank reconciliations and providing support as required

Requirements:

• Qualification in Business finance or Accounting
• Recognised professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA and National Tax Diploma an advantage
• 5-10 years of accounting experience in public accounting or private sector
• Proficient using MS Word (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) as well as applicable accounting software
• Thorough knowledge of general accounting principles including application of general accounting theory
• Strong leadership and proven supervisory skills
• Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work and interact with department and client organizations
• Sound knowledge of financial management, Balance Sheets, Cash flow, Income statements and SA market economy
• Good understanding of business and financial issues