Senior Accountant: Financial Reporting (12 Months Fixed term contract)

SUMMARY:
The main purpose is to provide team leadership for the accounting function and interpret financial information for the Company to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

POSITION INFO:
JOB DESCRIPTION

• Oversee the monthly financial reporting process to ensure accurate and timeous financial reporting.
• Review the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (SAL) and related notes; and the Financial Review for accuracy in accordance with Company policies, relevant accounting standards and legislation.
• Review income tax computation, value-added tax (VAT) calculation and related returns for accuracy and compliance with tax legislation.
• Review and approve the relevant accounts reconciliations for accuracy in line with the approved reconciliations policy.
• Oversee the fixed assets management processes to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Manage the quality and delivery of monthly financial reports, tax calculations and account reconciliations.
• Perform the final authorisation of payments, accounting transactions and data captured by team members ensuring accuracy, completeness and timeous delivery.
• Fulfil the team leadership function pertaining to the development and performance of the team.
• Actively participate in cross functional teams and projects and provide financial reporting input.
• Monitor and ensure the adherence to processes and internal controls to ensure the validity and accuracy of financial results.
• Propose and implement the refinement and continuous improvement of systems, tools, controls, methods and processes in own area of work.
• Participate in stakeholder engagements (internal and external) specifically relating to financial reporting.
• Stay current with developments in financial reporting and central banking and ensure the application thereof.

• A Chartered Accountant (SA) (NQF 8) qualification; and
• Eight to 10 years’ financial reporting experience.