Senior Finance Officer - Johannesburg Verfied

R 43000-57000 per month Johannesburg, Gauteng Johannesburg, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 28-06-2019 8:08:18 AM
23-07-2019 8:20:15 AM
Senior Finance Officer
1. Planning/Budgeting and Controlling/Monitoring
• Assist the Country CEO with the preparation and review of annual and multi-year departmental plans and budgets (operational and Capex).
• Assist with the development of business plans and/or costing of proposals.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounting reports and obtain commentary on performance, progress and reasons for variances, where relevant.
• Assist the Country CEO in preparation of regular cash flow forecasting, pipeline management and reporting and ensuring the maintenance of sufficient funds for business operational purposes.
2. Financial and General
• Perform the Accounts Receivable function, including the issuing of invoices and collection of outstanding debt.
• Perform the Accounts Payable function, including the managing and payment of supplier invoices in line with Arc Skills Group Policies. Reconcile supplier accounts on a weekly basis (invoice processing, check coding and update P&L)
• Manage weekly payment operations as well as month end creditor payments
• Manage debtors • Manage assets and keep asset register updated and post monthly depreciation
• Monthly accruals, provisions and prepayments 2
• Liaise with banks, auditors and SARS
• Production of monthly management accounts and submission of month end reports to the Group FC
• Monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Capturing payments in line with Arc Skills Group Policies.
• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account reconciliations by compiling and analyzing account information. • Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Reconcile and control company credit cards
• Monthly intercompany loan account reconciliations, shareholder loans and member loan account.
• Ensure the insurance schedule is kept updated
• Prepare schedules and documentation for external audit, along with Annual Financial Statements based on IFRS.
• Support the GEMS Internal Audit team with their regular reviews.
• Communicate, co-ordinate and support the relevant processes to ensure all financial year-end and other administration requirements are met on a timely basis to ensure full legal compliance with financial requirements.
3. Compliance
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all relevant tax returns, including but not limited to Income Tax, VAT and Employment Taxes.
• Obtain the necessary Withholding Tax documentation where applicable.
• Liaise with Tax Advisory Firm on more complex tax matters.
• Responsible for the company’s BBBEE compliance
• Assist with any other local compliance or regulatory requirements.
• Perform any ad-hoc finance related duties as might be required.
4. Employee Matters
• EMP201, EMP501, IRP5s, Workman’s Compensation & VAT Returns
• Compile and submit monthly statutory returns
• Run monthly payroll on VIP and submit payroll information to Regional HR Manager
• Maintain Staff files
• Monthly & quarterly sales commission calculations
• Maintain source document files

Qualifications / knowledge:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Be a registered member of an accounting body recognised in South Africa
• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures, taxation and principles
• Awareness of business trends
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements
Skills:
• Attention to detail with strong numerate skills
• Willingness to get involved in all aspects for financial and accounting process
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects at one time
• Experience in Sage Evolutions preferred
• Strong skills in using Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel
• Excellent verbal and written skills with an ability to communicate effectively in English
• Strong work ethic and high standards for achievement
Experience:
• 5 - 10 years Finance /Accounting experience
• Experience with creating financial statements

Recruiter: Arc Skills