Group Reporting Accountant

SUMMARY:
Multi-national concern in the communications industry has an opportunity for a qualified CA(SA) (Chartered Accountant) to take on the role as a Group Reporting Accountant.  If you are hardworking, well organised and enthusiastic, with the appropriate skills and experience, this role could be for you!!

POSITION INFO:
The purpose of the role is to contribute to the development and implementation of the departmental accounting systems, policies and procedures. Support the department through the collection, processing, recording, reconciliation and reporting of consolidated financial data, verifying the validity, completeness and accuracy of source documentation. Maintain complete and proper records of revenue, expenditure, assets and liabilities, and ensures the accuracy and integrity of Group financial information.

Group Reporting
- Monthly recons and intercompany balances
- Run monthly consolidation process (including related Forex translation)
- Prepare monthly group management pack
- Compilation of Board Packs and associated consolidated financial reports
- Understand product profitability and gross margins within the Group
Monthly reporting and financial close process
- Responsible for monthly and annual close process and related accounting tasks.
- Prepare and book journal entries including and not limited to amortization, depreciation, salary, VAT, PAYE, Payroll and others.
- Reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis (including but not limited to bank reconciliations, prepayments, Accruals, Deferrals, Credit notes, leave balances, Age analysis etc.)
- Consolidate and reconcile payroll data, and prepare statutory and other payroll returns
- Maintenance of the cash book in the GL.
- Preparation of monthly intercompany invoices, supporting documentation and reconciliations.
- Preparation of monthly management accounts (income statement, balance sheet, cash report) and budget vs. actual reports with commentary, including analysis of such, incl Financial ratio’s etc.
- Analysis of variances in the GL accounts, obtaining reasons and support for the variances.
- Ensuring financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
- Preparation and submission of VAT, PAYE and other regulatory monthly returns timeously.
Group Annual Audit and AFS compilation
- Co-ordination of annual Group audit, this includes;
- Preparation of the Group audit file
- Assisting internal and group external auditors during annual audit
- Assistance with Stock counts, as required
- Compilation of Group audit instructions to finance team
- Roll out financial statement templates to all subsidiaries.
- Assist with preparation of the Group Consolidated Annual Financial Statements and tax computation.
- Compilation of Technical memos including implementation of new accounting pronouncements
Group Budgeting and Forecasting
- Assist in compilation of consolidated annual Budget
- Assist in the compilation of periodic forecast reports
- Compilation of the annual Group cost allocations
- Tracking of key financial metrics (actual vs budgeted)

Education:
- Recognized Accounting Qualification (Honours Degree)
- Relevant professional qualification (CA (SA) is highly advantageous
Other Skills and Knowledge:
- Served Articles (Big 4 would be an advantage)
- 2-3 years post qualifying experience
- Consolidation experience
- Budget compilation and forecast tracking
- Knowledge of Corporate and Indirect Tax (VAT, withholding tax)
- Ability to manage payroll and staff expense claim reimbursements
- Knowledge of accounting for foreign currency transactions
- Preparation of annual financial statements and taxation calculations
Professional Memberships:
Chartered Accountant (SA) (highly advantageous)

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