Financial Accountant (Mornings Only)

• Oversee the organisation’s financial affairs, ensuring sound financial decision-making and sustainability.
• Lead the design and implementation of financial management and reporting systems to maximise resource utilisation.
• Critically review monthly management reports, investigate variances, and ensure timely corrective actions are taken.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic advice to support executive decision-making and resource allocation.

• Lead the preparation and consolidation of the organisational budget in line with strategic objectives.
• Monitor budget adherence across all departments and implement controls to prevent over-expenditure.
• Drive continuous improvements in budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control processes.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, accounting standards, and internal policies.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate financial risks; ensure robust internal controls are in place.
• Oversee organisational compliance with banking regulations and governance requirements.
• Act as the company’s Prescribed Officer in accordance with the Companies Act.

• Maintain oversight of cashflow management, revenue recognition, and debtors’ control.
• Ensure efficient tracking and reconciliation of revenue and expenditure.
• Manage supplier relationships and lead contract negotiations and approvals.

• Manage and oversee preparation of year-end financials and coordinate in conjunction with external auditors.
• Analyse audited financial statements and present findings to the Board for approval.
• Maintain strong relationships with financial institutions, external auditors, and other key stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 8–10 years’ financial experience, with at least 3 years in a senior role.
• Strong knowledge of South African financial legislation, compliance, and corporate governance.
• Proven experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Experience working with Boards / stakeholder engagement and external audit processes.
• Proven proficiency in Pastel and Microsoft Office, with extensive hands-on experience.

• Strategic and analytical thinking.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong business acumen.
• Solid financial acumen.
• Expertise in financial budgeting, planning, and reporting.
• Skilled in financial policy development, interpretation, and implementation.
• Sound judgement and effective decision-making abilities.
• Skilled negotiator.
• Empathetic and emotionally intelligent.
• Ability to engage respectfully, caringly and sensitively with retired individuals.

• CTC commensurate with experience, skills, qualification and value-add contribution.
• Included in CTC : 9% Pension fund contribution / 5% employee contribution.

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