Investment Financial Controller - 12-Month Contract

Recruiter:

Rory Mackie & Associates

Job Ref:

2828242619

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

JOB SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

The position encompasses a hands-on role within the finance department which includes management reporting, statutory accounting, budgeting, regulatory reporting, taxation, consolidation and group reporting, and analysis and discussion with a variety of business area heads. The team is continually looking to improve processes and find efficiencies, and as such the candidate must be able to offer fresh ideas and help bring about change to improve current processes globally to ensure we are operating at the most effective level.

Our client is looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) who will ideally have experience working as a Financial/Management Accountant within Financial Services and/or will have worked for an Accounting Firm or completed their articles specialising in Financial Services/Asset Management clients.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the accounting, tax and statutory reporting of our client globally and locally as well as some aspects of regulatory reporting
Monthly management reporting
Monthly forecasting and annual budget processes
Reviewing and approving invoice batches from the accounts payable team
Month end accounting processes
Preparation of SA VAT returns
Preparation of regular board reports
Ad-hoc projects
Keep abreast of accounting, tax and regulatory changes
Collaboration with other Finance Team members is essential
Collaboration with other teams to enhance cross functional effectiveness

Technical Knowledge and Experience:

CA(SA) qualified, with 2-3 years Post Qualification Experience
Preferably within Asset Management or Financial Services
Have an interest in insurance and a strong understanding of IFRS
Attention to detail and willingness to get involved with all levels of the accounting and reporting process is essential
Would benefit from having some past management or financial accounting experience as well as experience with SA VAT

System Skills:

Oracle Fusion
Hyperion Essbase
Strong Excel

Personal Attributes:

Eye for detail and be comfortable working in a flat structure/culture
A quick learner with the ability to work independently
Organised
Excellent communication skills

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