Group Reporting Accountant

Ten Lifestyle Group

Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

15 days ago
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OverviewAs Group Accountant at Ten you will mainly be responsible for supporting in the preparation financial statements for issuance on the London stock exchange as well as managing the compilation of subsidiary financial statements. You will have the opportunity to assist in the preparation of technical accounting papers to be presented to the board covering a broad range of topics. In addition to statutory reporting, you will be involved in internal management reporting, assisting in the monthly cash flow reporting, compilation of budgets and forecasts. As the Group Reporting Accountant you will be responsible for reviewing key internal controls and assisting in the development of policies and processes to establish a better control environment.You will have a good understanding of statutory reporting and there will be scope to develop in other areas as the business grows. You should be keen to learn and enjoy a fast-paced, dynamic working environment. The pace of growth in the industry will mean that you will need to be a self-starter, flexible and able to manage many different work streams at once.Who Are WeTen is a leading lifestyle and concierge company helping our clients discover, organise, enjoy and get the most from life. We partner with global financial institutions and other premium brands to attract and retain wealth and mass affluent clients. Established in the UK in 1998 and with over 25 years of experience, Ten operates in over 20 cities worldwide, in over 26 languages, with 65% of our workforce globally distributed and is publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange ('TENG'). We were the first concierge business to be awarded the B Corp certification in the UK in 2023.Ten’s strategy focuses on four key areas: deliver a world-class member experience, invest in technology, expand contracts with new and existing clients as well as develop our foothold in new markets by leveraging our market-leading service proposition.“Ten is on a mission to become the most trusted service platform in the world.”To find out more about Ten, please watch this short video .KEY RESPONSIBILITIESPeriodic Financial Reporting

Preparation and Assistance with half-year and year-end Group financial statements as well as Financial statements for individual entities
Participating in preparation of the Group Annual Report, Board papers and ESG Reporting
Liaising with external auditors and management of audits
Monthly calculation, posting and maintaining Share Based Payments working
Facilitating in Intangible Assets Capitalisation
Responsibility of maintaining leases on Lease Query and IFRS 16 accounting
Preparing Intercompany reconciliation matrix including posting journals
Monthly Income Statement and Balance Sheet reviews

Cashflow & Treasury Reporting

Assisting in forecasting and developing the Group cashflows year as well as during quarterly reforecasts.
Monitoring and improving on cashflow within cost centre budgets
Assisting in improving and maintaining the Operational Cashflow for the Group, including conducting meetings with the regional accountants
Reporting of Monthly cash to Management by working day 2 of the month end process
Support in managing and forecasting the Invoice discounting facility
Assisting in any funding and treasury transactions

Other Responsibilities

Monitoring, Improving and Assisting in developing Internal Controls and processes around the Group: ie: Balance Sheet reviews, Cash reporting, Monthly reviews of P&L
Supporting the Finance Team on projects and tasks as required, for continuous improvement
Assisting in Group Insurance policy renewals
Play an active role in improving controls within the accounting systems and processes

RequirementsSKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified Accountant – ACA/ACCA
Prior experience in a professional services background (big 4 or equivalent preferable)
Strong experience in external audit
Knowledge of IFRS Standards and Group consolidations
Proficient in Excel and other systems, Microsoft Business Central is beneficial
Self-motivation, excellent communication, teamworking, and interpersonal skills

Due to hybrid working, please note only applicants who is willing to relocate or currently based in Cape Town will be considered.

BenefitsRewards designed around you:

A competitive salary depending on experience, plus performance-based bonus. Including Weekend Shift Allowance and Late Shift Allowance.
Flexible work arrangements including Hybrid work possibilities; with up to 60% Home Office.
Paid time away from work. Our employees enjoy a competitive paid time off package, including a day each year to volunteer time for a good cause that is important to you.
Paid Sabbaticals. One (1) month paid Sabbatical after every 5 years of Service, without tapping into annual leave
Extra Rewards. Lucrative Ten Loyalty Rewards program.
Remote Working Holidays - possibilities to Travel and Work!
Employee Discounts. Access to lots of great travel and entertainment discounts as our clients’ members would!
We also offer a company contribution towards medical aid, and transport home for those working a late shift (applies to those who don't have a car).
ICAS Employee Health and Wellness (EHWP) services which are confidential and free for all employees to use.
Be part of our global, dynamic, and inclusive Team, with diversity at its core.
Genuine career opportunities within a dynamic and international company.
Safe & secure offices in the Foreshore with complimentary off-street parking.

Commitment to DiversityWe encourage diverse philosophies, cultures and experiences. We appreciate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment for our employees. This idea unites the teams at TEN. All aspects of our relationship, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline or terminate, will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.“Ten works with a small preferred supplier list of recruitment agencies only. Please note we are not accepting any further recruitment agencies at this time. Ten Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. ”

Ten Lifestyle Group