Group Accountant CA(SA)- Johannesburg

SUMMARY:
Our client, a global brand that has been operating invarious business secto rs for many years, is seeking to appoint a Group Accountant CA(SA), based in Bryanston, Johannesburg.

This is an opportunity not to be missed! 

POSITION INFO:
Requirements: B Com Accounting Honours. Qualified CA(SA) Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, including management accounting, consolidations and technical accounting. Advanced practical knowledge of MS applications. Practical experience with ERP systems and consolidation tools will be advantageous. (particularly Excel) is required. Strong written and verbal communication skills. High level of collaboration and stakeholder engagement across Group Finance and the businesses across the group, with the ability to build strong working relationships across operating entities. Responsibilities but not limited to: Financial Management Monthly consolidation of management accounts and reporting, ensuring timeous production of accurate and relevant financial and operational reports and performance metrics, in the consolidation system. Monthly consolidation of statement of financial position and processing of relevant consolidation journals, in the consolidation system. Annual consolidation of the group business plan, and preparation of budgets for group entities. Quarterly consolidation of forecasts and preparation of forecasts for group entities. Cash management and forecasting. Assisting in identification of financial trends and projections. Assistance with the compilation of group governance reports and management of the reporting process for the quarterly board packs, including adhoc reporting on business insights. Financial management of group entities including processing and reporting. Consolidation of offshore management accounts and processing of consolidation entries. Preparation of annual financial statements of group entities and assistance with compilation of Group consolidated financial statements. Treasury Function Compilation of treasury reports for distribution through the treasury management system. Relationship management with banking partners and management of user access on banking platforms. Offshore cash management and exchange rate exposure management. Monthly reporting and management of treasury loans. Monitoring and management of guarantees, sureties and facilities in place. Assistance with release of payments. Tax Computation of provisional and final tax calculations for group entities. Oversight of provisional and corporate tax returns. Completion of group level statutory tax returns on eFiling for group entities (e.g. IRP6 and ITR14). Responsible for obtaining group level tax clearances and reporting tax status for the group. Quarterly tax reporting for the group. Audit Maintain and develop relationship with auditor. Participation in annual audit process, including audit planning and budgets. Assistance with the compilation of group finance and risk committee packs and management of the reporting process. Oversight of the Annual Financial Statements process for certain underlying entities and assistance with the Group Annual Financial Statements process. Capital Allocation Assistance with source\/application of capital expenditure documentation. Maintain system of reporting on investments. Participate in investment activities and strategies. Maintain a strong system of internal control. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.