OVERALL PURPOSE\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tReporting to the Consolidation Finance Manager the Senior Technical Accountant will be responsible for the complete month end close process of entities across the Group. Including the preparation of financial records under IFRS, financial statements, preparing and submitting relevant tax filings and providing financial information to stakeholders across the Group, enabling them to make budgeting and investments decisions. This role will also be responsible for preparing technical accounting papers, managing the financial aspects of Group projects\/initiatives and presenting this information to auditors and Directors.\u00a0<\/p>\n
PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
\nProject leadership<\/p>\n
\tLead or support ad hoc Group Finance related projects as required
\n\tSupport the implementation and embedding of new policies, processes and controls<\/p>\n
Technical Projects<\/p>\n
\tProject mange the technical accounting \/ group reporting for various Group projects including acquisitions and disposals
\n\tPrepare technical accounting papers for management and auditors on transactions, documenting issues clearly and comprehensively\u00a0
\n\tLead and perform technical accounting research, keeping up to date with changes in IFRS guidance
\n\tCollaborate with auditors to support technical accounting positions and disclosures.
\n\tProvide guidance to internal teams on the accounting implications of business decisions<\/p>\n
Entity Accounting<\/p>\n
\tOwn the month-end and year-end close process for assigned legal entities
\n\tComplete bank reconciliations for the bank accounts of specific Group entities on a weekly and monthly basis to ensure that the cash records are correct
\n\tPrepare the monthly accruals and provision journals
\n\tPreparing the monthly profit and loss, and balance sheet reports
\n\tPreparing the supporting balance sheet reconciliations for all the balance sheet balances
\n\tEnsure that the intercompany balances are reconciled and settled timeously\u00a0
\n\tUnderstand and adhere to all financial and accounting regulations and legislation
\n\tInput into the calculation of local and Group service level agreements
\n\tPrepare year-end statutory financial statements
\n\tLiaison with auditors
\n\tSupport the consolidation finance manager with the monthly consolidation and reporting<\/p>\n
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE<\/p>\n
\tQualified chartered accountant (SAICA)\u00a0
\n\tPrevious experience in Group roles, with multi-jurisdictional entities and intercompany transactions
\n\tPrevious financial services experience
\n\tGood knowledge of different jurisdictional tax requirements is advantageous<\/p>\n
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS<\/p>\n
\tStrong technical accounting skills
\n\tGood knowledge of different accounting systems \u2014 knowledge of Microsoft Business Central is advantageous
\n\tStrong Excel skills (knowledge of macros, Power Pivot and Power BI would be an advantage)
\n\tExperience in preparing financial statements and technical accounting papers for presentation to boards and auditors
\n\tExcellent planning and organizational skills
\n\tVery good attention to detail and an organised logical approach is essential
\n\tProactive and solutions oriented
\n\tAbility to work effectively under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
\n\tStrong interpersonal skills with ability to build effective working relationships and influence change<\/p>\n
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