Qualified CA with relevant financial management experience needed for this challenging position in Stellenbosch. You will get the opportunity to get international exposure by also managing their Europe account. They need someone to do the job without anyone looking over your shoulder. Entrepreneur personality and thinking out of the box?? Then this one is for you!
While connected with the best, this digital solution company, is improving communication, increasing engagement and driving business performance. Since they opened their doors in 2012 they were listed as a top 10 African start up company by CNN. Their services have expanded to 4 continents and they stand out as a FNB Innovation Finalist.
Role
The main purpose of the role is the maintenance of the financial records of the Group’s newly established international structure, from transaction source to trial balance level, as well as providing assistance with Group internal reporting initiatives (including monthly management reporting and analysis of consolidated results) and assisting the South African finance team with ad-hoc projects and requests.
Key Responsibilities
Financial accounting and administration - Europe
• Full bookkeeping and other financial processing functions.
• Payment runs.
• Debtors and cash management.
• All reconciliations, registers and working papers relating to trial balance accounts.
• Manage HR, statutory and other compliance related projects and deadlines with service providers.
• Deliver accurate and reconciled trial balances ready for monthly reporting processes.
• Assist with the design and implementation of sound and efficient internal controls.
• Assist with the year end audit process.
Financial and management reporting – Europe and South Africa
• Assist with the compilation of monthly management reports using financial and non-financial information from various data sources (actual vs budget; cash flow forecasting; other key performance metrics).
• Critically examine financial information for accuracy, unusual trends and anomalies to ensure alignment of actual performance vs results reported.
• Assist with the Group budget process.
Ad-hoc projects
• Assist SA finance team with special projects as they arise, such as internal compliance reviews, technical research on various topics, managing relationships between departments, improving internal controls.
• Drive and manage the alignment between SA and Europe finance teams across all functional areas, including financial reporting and internal controls and processes.
Skills and competencies
• Excellent accounting, budgeting and reporting knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial reporting systems.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Complex problem-solving skills.
• Responsible, accountable and takes ownership.
• Strong work ethic and drive to exceed expectations.
• Self-aware and high emotional intelligence.
Minimum Requirements
• B.Com (Hons) Accounting & articles.
Preferred Requirements
• International financial reporting and compliance exposure will be a plus.
• Technical Accounting and Taxation experience.
• Three to five years post-articles experience in an international group reporting environment.
• Advanced Excel skills.