Group Accountant

 

Recruiter:

Pollock & Associates

Job Ref:

A5073J

Date posted:

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Location:

isando, Gauteng, South Africa

Salary:

CTC package offered based on level of skill and experience


SUMMARY:
Responsible for Treasury, Tax and Annual Financial Statements functions of the business as well as liaising with the external auditor and financial consultants during engagements.

POSITION INFO:

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

  • Minimum BCom or relevant tertiary degree in accounting
  • A newly qualified CA will be highly advantageous.
  • A minimum of 5 years experience in the accounting and/or related industry or completed articles
  • Should be able to work in a structured environment
  • Ability to understand and manage corporate compliance to SA Corporate tax requirements
  • Must have solid IFRS knowledge
  • Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Sharepoint knowledge will be advantageous
  • SAP & Caseware knowledge will be advantageous
  • The ability to sustain high performance in a pressured environment
  • Good leadership and motivational skills
  • Must be a self-starter and be able to work with little supervision
  • Must have a team-oriented approach and manage change in a dynamic environment
  • Be able to identify improvement areas and/or initiatives
  • Have the ability to handle conflict and be assertive
  • Compile implementation plans to achieve business compliance

Key Result Areas:

  • Preparing Annual Financial Statements for all SA Group companies as well as Consolidated Group
  • Preparing final and provisional tax calculations for all SA group companies and providing support
  • Preparing of monthly deferred tax calculations
  • Calculation of monthly VAT status and submissions of VAT returns for local group companies
  • Assist with Reviewing weekly forecasted cash flows for reasonability and potential concerns
  • Managing drawdown of banking funds process to ensure that sufficient cash is available
  • Review electronic payments for validity and accuracy
  • Authorisation of reviewed payments on banking profiles
  • Manage the financial audit process and liaise with auditors and external financial consultants
  • Ensure an adequate internal control environment is maintained
  • Weekly and/or Monthly Bank reporting
  • Monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliation reviews for all group companies
  • Compile information required for quarterly SA Reserve Bank and Statistics SA reports
  • Overall responsibility for all banking functions and liaising with banks where required
  • Provide technical accounting support to the rest of the business and the finance team


 

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