Position Overview

The suitable candidate will be responsible for complex accounting activities relating to the maintenance of complete and accurate financial information, results, reporting and analysis on a regular basis. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for tax, VAT, IFRS and financial governance.

Key Responsibilities and Duties
Management and leadership

•  Communicate key business priorities to all staff
•  Effective leadership, development, training, and management of the team
•  Assist with the general running of the Finance Team, including development, deadline management, reporting and support
•  Assist in building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver efficient and effective services
•  Identification and development of efficient new ways of working and reporting

Reporting, preparation and analysis

•  Manage the accounting function, reconciliations, reporting deadlines and management accounts
•  Timeous and accurate preparation of group reports
•  Ensure that submission of pack deadlines is met timeously
•  Provide analysis into key value drivers of the business and its product range
•  Support the business with accurate and insightful reporting for key decision making and understanding
•  Ensure the accurate and timeous preparation of the VAT and Income Tax returns
•  Assistance with preparation/review of key regulatory reports
•  Assistance with flash commentary.

Planning, budgeting and year-end

•  Development, management and completion of the budgeting process
•  Development, management and continuous improvement of the quarterly, annual and three-year forecast
•  Preparation of the group reporting packs and aid in preparation of the annual financial statements
•  Ensure audit deliverables are met accurately and timeously

Other duties

•  Preparation of various ad hoc reports
•  Supporting the Finance team with other adhoc projects as and when required
•  Maintenance and management of strong financial controls within the team
•  Support in the development and reporting of Board and other Committee meeting
•  Approval of purchase orders and payments,

Qualifications

•  Matric
•  Financial degree or equivalent
•  Chartered Accountant is preferrable
•  0-2 years’ experience post-article
•  Short-term insurance / financial services experience an added advantage

Knowledge and skills

•  Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
•  Ability to lead an effective team
•  Business partnering and support capabilities
•  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•  Ability to work under pressure, effectively manage time and meet deadlines
•  Maintain a positive attitude, work well with team member
•  Knowledge of VAT, Tax and IFRS
•  Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)