What you’ll do:

Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify trends, risks, etc.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis to support decision-making.

General Ledger Management:

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with    accounting standards and regulations.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Assist in the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance and provide regular updates to management.
• Collaborate with departments to develop realistic budgets aligned with strategic goals.

Financial Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Processing of Statutory work (VAT Recon, completing SARS E- filling and all VAT audit queries etc.)
• Coordinate with auditors during internal and external audits.

Financial Operations Support:

• Support day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Streamline processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Implement best practices in financial management and reporting.

Fixed Assets:

• Maintaining fixed asset register and reconciliations.
• Assist with reconciliations pertaining to Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Virtual Bank accounts, Bank account reconciliations, All clearing accounts.
• Successfully manage and lead personnel. Coaching, training and ensuring accurate and timely AR invoicing is non-negotiable.

Your expertise:

• Function related experience: 8 years in a similar role
• Strong skills with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Adept at using technology including a variety of software/online, analyse and record information.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• An effective communicator (written and verbal)
• A ‘team player’ with the ability to work within a collaborative and ever-changing environment.
• Ability to manage quality deliverables with tight deadlines, pressurized environment.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Disciplined and self-motivated
• High degree of accuracy

Qualifications:

• Degree/Diploma in finance/accounting
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Relevant professional certifications, such as CIMA, or similar