National Accountant - Equity requirement - JHB

SUMMARY:
National Accountant - Equity requirement - JHB

POSITION INFO:

The main function of this position is to be responsible for the planning, implementation, managing and running of all the finance activities of the Company.
The key tasks & responsibilities for this position are to:
• Process daily and monthly journals within the accounting records to comply with the appropriate accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintenance of cash book
• Management of accounting staff
• Prepare appropriate reconciliations of liabilities and assets as well as intercompany transactions to ensure the balances are accurate within the accounting system.
• Manage and resolve any issues affecting the processing of transactions which have a direct impact on the accounting records.
• Prepare monthly cash flow forecast/payment summary for all suppliers and loading of payments.
• Enforce compliance with finance policies and internal controls
• Performing of VAT reconciliations and submissions.
• Perform reconciliations of critical account balances and collate and consolidate information.
• Attending stock counts and ensuring all stock policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Preparation of monthly management reports
• Interpreting and writing financial reports once month end results are completed
• Preparation of annual budgets
• Monitoring performance against budgets and continually re-evaluating forecasts
• Understanding statutory requirements, e.g. VAT, imports, exports
• Supervising / training accounting staff at Branch and Regional level
• Liaising with Internal Audit, Salaries, Legal, Human Resources, Transport and IT Departments at Head Office
• Involvement in the financial side of operations
• Analysing operations, identifying opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and systems enhancement.
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Establish finance and operational strategies by evaluating trends, establishing critical measurements, determining productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies

• Project accounting including calculation of consumables used, overhead allocation, costing of WIP and inventory assembled.

The key educational requirements and qualifications for this position would be:
• A Bcom Degree in Finance, preferably an Honours Degree is a MUST.
• Minimum 3 years post articles experience in accounting role or similar.
• Thorough knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Experience within project environment would be advantageous.
• Proven knowledge of cost control, financial analysis, accounting principles, practices, standard laws, and regulations is a MUST.
• Knowledge of Corporate Governance, relating to risk management, financial reporting, financial auditing, controls, and compliance is a MUST.
• Proven track record in the implementation of internal controls, corporate governance policies, improved operational efficiencies and financial models.
• Solid understanding of statutory requirements, e.g., VAT, imports, exports.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

The skills and competencies required for this position amongst others would be:
• Technical skills - ability to calculate and interpret financial results, manipulate large amounts of data and accuracy.
• Business reporting skills - ability to compile accurate and meaningful business reports.
• Problem solving skills - demonstrate an ability to apply the principles of problem identification, analysis, and decision-making within immediate work context.
• Time management skills - ability to manage own time and that of a team and being able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Stress tolerance - ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Result orientated - hands-on commitment and ability to get the job done.
• Critical thinking - ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Observant with immaculate attention to detail.
• Dependable; being reliable, responsible, and fulfilling obligations.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality about all financial matters.
• Ability to integrate/coordinate financial and operational strategies.
• Ability to work independently in a team and under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with internal and external customers

Salary - R650 000 - R750 000pa CTC

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