Management Accountant needed at Rand Merchant Bank

Job Description

• To analyse business performance by looking at current financial and non-financial information to determine the position of the business.
• Participate in the development of the Finance strategy of the Finance team.
• Develop frameworks, policies that govern the financial processes and controls.
• Provide financial input and advice to business unit to assist them in their strategy development, financial reporting, tax, remuneration structures and costing.
• Assist with preparation of annual divisional Income statements, balance sheet budgets and Board packs.
• Maintain approved finance policies and approval of orders and payment within specified discretionary limits.
• Prepare and analyse financial reports such as budgets, statements, and forecasts.
• Present financial information to senior management to aid with decision making.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce costs and optimise financial planning.
• Engage and closely collaborate with accounting counterparts/peers and oversee the general ledger.
• Obtain and review finance for projects.
• Complete and engage in the auditing of tax returns
• Prepare monthly management accounts and other financial reports.
• Compile strategies that will reduce business costs.
• Obtain finance for projects.
• Advise on the financial implications of business decisions.
• Develop and oversee financial systems and procedures and identify opportunities to improve these.
• Control income and expenditure within the business and ensure that expenditure is in line with budgets.
• Oversee accounting technicians and support with generic accountancy tasks.
• Communicate with all levels within the organisation and being able to present financial information to non-finance members of staff.
• Analyse and manage risk within the business.