POSITION : Financial Accountant CA (SA)
Salary:
Salary : R500, 000 CTC per annum
Location : Cape Town, Northern Suburbs

About the company:

My client, a very well-known multi-national financial services company based in Cape Town Northern Suburbs is looking for a CA (SA) to fulfil a Financial Accountant role. The main purpose of this role will be to support the business through the provision of accurate, relevant and timely financial information which aids in better planning, evaluating and controlling of the organization.

Duties:
• Responsible for timeous month-end/year end close
• Co-ordinate with finance team to ensure that all financial entries have been passed
• Prepare and process closing journal entries
• Management Reporting:
• Preparation of the consolidated monthly management accounts in line with the reporting deadlines
• Preparation of various monthly and quarterly reports for submission to Group
• Provide actual vs budget/forecast variance analysis on revenue and expenses
• Report actual vs budget/forecast results per cost centre to Department Managers/Executive Team
• Identify new management reports to meet business requirements
• Assist with the completion and submission of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts
• Year-end close and Audit:
• Involvement in interim & year-end reporting process as required (including liaison/query resolution with external auditors with regards to management accounts)
• Ensure that all tax/vat returns are completed timeously and accounted for correctly
• Provide financial models for new business initiatives
• Provide support to the Financial Manager
• Relationship building and liaison with various areas on reporting, budget requirements and deadlines etc.
• Provide input and guidance in finance-related issues

Requirements:
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Effective negotiation
• Ability to influence
• Sense of personal accountability
• Deadline driven and highly motivated
• Planning, organising and scheduling objective setting
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively within area of accountability
• Ability to communicate effectively on all levels
• Specific Requirements:
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience
• Chartered Accountant
• Financial services industry experience advantageous
• Proven track record in the performance areas highlighted above
• Clear criminal record
• ITC Clear
• Numeracy skills (Essential)