Financial Accountant

SUMMARY:
Our client, a favourite in the retail space, seeks an experienced Financial Accountant to take up this 6-month fixed term contract.

You will provide leadership and expertise in respect of the financial function in order to ensure accurate financial reporting, as well as continuous improvement in the financial processes and to ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures and internal controls.

POSITION INFO:
The Person: Finance Degree such as B.Com Honours. CA (SA) is advantageous. Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar position. Retail industry experience is preferred. Proficient in all related computer applications including SAP (advantageous), MS Office (intermediate level), etc. The Job: Manage monthly general ledger close process. Complete monthly and adhoc journal entries and review general ledger team journal entries. Complete and review balance sheet recons. Prepare and compile budget and forecast reports. Monthly reporting and commentary of financial status per cost centre to management. Monthly reporting on key items. Track monthly results per cost centre against budget and prior year. Daily cash flow forecasting and budgeting. Interim and year-end reporting including IFRS journal processing, monitoring of accruals and reporting pack completion. Administer and control accounting procedures. Develop financial policies and parameters. Ensure statutory compliance to the Auditors' satisfaction. Manage and control bank accounts, and petty cash. Manage company assets. Assist with adhoc projects and technical research areas. Staff management (team of approximately 6 people) and cross departmental engagement. Co-ordinate General Ledger, Debtors and Creditors teams. Identify areas of inefficiencies in processes and implement continuous improvement practices. Project oversight and implementation. The ideal applicant will satisfy the following skills requirements: A high degree of confidentiality, emotional maturity, ethical values and integrity. Must have a high-stress tolerance and the ability to prioritise and execute tasks efficiently in a highly pressurised environment. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues and with external customers in a team orientated manner. Strong analytical and reporting capabilities. A high level of initiative, energy and motivation are key role requirements. Precise planning and excellent organisational\/administration skills. Exceptional accuracy and extreme attention to detail. Quality orientated and self-driven to achieve results. Ability to manage and develop staff. Good leadership skills. Able to function with minimal supervision.