Accountant CA (SA)
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
JOB OBJECTIVES
· Assist with the budgeting and forecasting process from inception to completion including:
Ø Prepare and communicate the timelines and instructions.
Ø Ensure the budgeting tool is ready for use and users are trained accordingly.
Ø Actively manage the planning and submissions.
Ø Consolidate the business units to produce a consolidated group budget.
Ø Compilation of the Group 3 year and detailed budget reporting packs.
Ø Ensure all deadlines are met.
· Assist with the fixed asset process from initiation to reporting, including capex processes and management of the fixed asset register.
· Assist with lease accounting (IFRS 16) for the group, including the treatment of transactions, reconciliation of accounts and financial statement disclosure.
· Assist with the group’s insurance portfolio, including the renewal process, claims and financial reporting.
· Review of balance sheet recons prepared by the business teams and assisting with review of internal financial controls.
· Assist with monthly, interim and year end internal and external reporting.
· Assist with ad-hoc reporting and analysis.
· Create opportunities for improved team work.
· Identify and implement improvements within the finance control environment.
· Assist in delivering long term objectives and goals.
· Provide coaching and mentorship for future development.
Minimum requirements
EDUCATION
- CA (SA) (essential)
- B.Com Honours with accounting (essential)
EXPERIENCE
· 0-2 years post article experience within a corporate environment.
· 1 year financial reporting experience.
· SAP experience.
· SAP EPM/SAC experience.
· Commercial acumen and experience within a finance function.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
· Financial reporting and statutory requirements
· Sound IFRS knowledge
· Financial management
· Supervision and performance management
· Strategic thinking and problem solving
· Organisational and planning ability
· Conceptual and problem solving skills
· Administration
· Computer literacy on MS Office
COMPETENCIES
· Leading and deciding
· Writing and reporting
· Presenting and communicating information
· Analysing
· Planning and organising
· Adapting