Head Financial Accountant

Trade On SA

Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

19 days ago

Head Financial AccountantHead Office in Cape Town - Northern SuburbsExciting Opportunity to Join our Dynamic Company and work within SA's No. 1 Fast Food brand!REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum - B Comm degree or equivalent
Completed Articles (SAICA/SAIPA) will be advantageous
Technical accounting knowledge (IFRS)
GAAP experience advantageous
Experience working with Evolution and/or other accounting package
Excellent MS Office skills (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)
Analytical skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines
Pro-active personality
Problem solving abilities
Ability to work in a close-knit team
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Proven Leadership experience
Fluent in English

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

Full financial function of multiple statutory entities
Preparation of consolidated Management Accounts in line with the deadlines on the financial calendar (accurate and in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements)
Cashflow reporting and forecasting
Preparation of consolidated Statement of Financial Position with its various audit files
Ensure accuracy of journal capturing
Update income tax and deferred tax calculation
Managing accuracy of fixed asset register on a rolling basis
Collation of various financial reports to be used in Financial Management of the business
Monthly reporting to executive committee
Analysing financial results of individual business units / cost centres against budgeted figures. Investigation and corroboration of variances
Reconciliation & submission of VAT and PAYE returns
Liaising with SARS/ tax practitioner on all tax related issues
Responsible for year-end audit by External Auditors
Responsible for Creditors reconciliations and payments
Review and approval of all payments
Reviewing of Cash cycle & Bank recons
Liaising with Bank on financing and banking related issues
Liaising with Franchisor
Coordination and planning of the annual budget process
Ad hoc tasks to be received from CFO
Managing team of >10 employees
Managing three member Creditors Team
Managing reporting deadlines
Providing leadership and structure
Coaching and mentoring the team as well as the individual personnel
Performance evaluation and -management of finance team members

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please state your salary expectation. Salary will be discussed during interview process. If you do not hear from us within 30 days, consider your application as unsuccessful

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