SENIOR GROUP ACCOUNTANT HYBRID - R900k-R720k pa - SEA POINT

• Highly competitive salary package: Basic up to R 60k pm PLUS eligibility for quarterly discretionary bonus of around R 14k pm paid out per quarter (R42k pq) so approx CTC of R 74k pm for top performers
  
• Above average leave days
  
• Flexible HYBRID working arrangement
• Niche industry experience: Property Management
  
• Foreign exposure: Get exposure to dealing with multiple African countries
  
• Flat Structure
  
• Great career advancement prospects
  

• Accurate financial reporting: Deliver accurate and timely consolidated financial statements on a monthly quarterly and annual basis. Ensure all reports are compliant with relevant accounting standards and regulations. Assist with other reporting requirements from lenders shareholders etc.
  
• Regulatory/legal compliance: Maintain uptodate knowledge of accounting regulations and ensure all financial practices adhere to local and international accounting IFRS standards. In conjunction with the CFO successfully managed audits with no significant findings.
  
• Efficient Processing: Handle all daytoday accounting tasks including accounts payable accounts receivable general ledger entries and reconciliations with exceptional discipline and reliability. Ensure high accuracy and efficiency in processing transactions.
  
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements in accounting workflows and financial reporting processes. Enhance efficiency and accuracy in processing tasks and reporting timelines.
  
• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis and forecasts to support business strategy and decisionmaking. Provide insights on trends variances and areas for improvement and present findings to the CFO.
  
• Budget Management: Prepare and monitor the group s budgets. Implement and adhere to budgetary controls providing explanations for any variances. Compare actuals to budgeted figures per financial model.
  
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate financial information effectively to internal and external stakeholders including senior management and auditors. Address and resolve financial inquiries or issues promptly.
  

Requirements

• Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of accounting principles standards and regulations. Proficient in financial reporting consolidation and processing. Experienced with Xero accounting software and compiling financial statements in Caseware.
  
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyse financial data identify trends and provide actionable insights. Detailoriented with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness.
  
• SelfSufficiency: Ability to manage and perform both oversight and handson accounting tasks independently. Demonstrated capability to handle all aspects of the accounting function without additional support staff showing extreme discipline and reliability in managing deadlines and responsibilities.
  
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to present financial information clearly to various audiences including senior management and external stakeholders.
  
• ProblemSolving Abilities: Strong problemsolving skills with the capability to address complex financial issues and develop effective solutions. Proactive in identifying potential problems and implementing preventative measures.
  
• Ethics and Integrity: High level of integrity and professionalism. Demonstrated commitment to ethical practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing business environments and priorities. Flexible and open to new ideas and approaches.
  
• Discipline Reliability and Work ethic: Consistently exhibit a high level of discipline in executing tasks and adhering to procedures. Demonstrate a strong work ethic by being a hard worker who is willing to put in extra effort as needed to ensure the success of the accounting function and organisation. Show dedication to meeting deadlines ensuring dependable performance in all aspects of the role.
  
• Proactiveness and Initiative: Demonstrate a willingness to go beyond standard expectations by proactively identifying areas for improvement and taking the initiative to address them. Show commitment to exceeding performance goals and contributing to the organisation s success through exceptional effort and innovation.
  

• Proven experience as a senior accountant or similar role supporting CFO.
  
• Accounting qualification required (SAIPA SAICA CIMA AGA etc.)
  
• Experience in dealing with African countries is preferred but not required.
  
• Xero accounting software experience is preferred but not required.
  
• Experience in compiling financial statements in CaseWare is required.
  
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel is preferred (pivot tables macros) but not required.
  
• Experience in working with financial models is preferred but not required.
  

• Compensation is highly dependent on experience skills and overall competence.
  
• Annual CTCC between R900kR720k incl quarterly discretionary bonus.
  

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package: Basic up to R 60k pm PLUS eligibility for quarterly discretionary bonus of around R 14k pm paid out per quarter (R42k pq) so approx CTC of R 74k pm for top performers
  
• Above average leave days
  
• Flexible HYBRID working arrangement
  
• Niche industry experience: Property Management
  
• Foreign exposure: Get exposure to dealing with multiple African countries
  
• Flat Structure
  
• Great career advancement prospects