FINANCE: SENIOR MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (CIMA / SAIPA / CA(SA)

FINANCE: SENIOR MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (CIMA / SAIPA / CA(SA) ) – Claremont/Newlands, Cape Town

Competitive Package on Offer and negotiable based on Qualification and Years of relevant experience required

Our Client, a Global Investment firm, is currently in search of a financially astute, highly assertive and results orientated finance professional to join their dynamic and growing finance team.

One would describe you as having solid technical accounting knowledge with strong analytical and numerical skills as well as a strong sense of urgency and ability to thrive in a fast paced setting.

Main Purpose of the role:

The primary focus of the role is overseeing (i) the payables function so as to ensure timely capturing of creditors invoices, appropriate invoice allocation and settlement of creditors, (ii) preparing invoices and the debtors reconciliations (iii) bank reconciliation review and (iv) fixed asset register.

Qualification and Experience required:

• CIMA, SAIPA or CA(SA)
• 2-3 years relevant management accounting experience, preferably gained within the financial services sector
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Extensive knowledge of accounting standards and financial regulations
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Knowledge of PowerBI (advantageous)
• Working knowledge of accounting systems (particularly Microsoft Dynamics)
• Analytical and logical problem-solving skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing monthly management accounts
  • Ensure all payable transactions processed and expense review notes updated and complete
  • Review and post monthly payroll journals and ensure reconciles to Payroll Administrator
  • Prepare invoices (external and inter-group), journals and manage debtors aging
  • Ensure balance sheet accounts reconciled and prepare journals in respect of prepayments, accruals, IFRS16, Fixed Assets, Investments and Capital Register
• Prepare cash forecast
• Prepare business plan and reforecasts
• VAT and Corporate Income Tax
  • Prepare monthly VAT and GST returns
  • Prepare tax calcs and returns
• External audit support
  • Providing information for audits
  • Preparing financial statements

To apply, please email an updated copy of your CV to Nicole Spamers: and Andrea Jones: