Financial Accountant (CA(SA)) - Contract

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

We are looking for a qualified CA(SA) in the Rosebank area on a 4 month Contract. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• C.A.(SA) with 4-5 years post article experience in financial role. (financial services industry advantageous)
• Strong financial accounting background
• Exposure to preparing annual budgets, cash flow planning etc.
• Financial reporting – management account reporting as well as annual IFRS financial statements
• Compliance legislation
• General financial management
• Interaction with senior and executive management

SKILLS

• Technical competence:
  
  • IFRS technical knowledge
  • Taxation (preparation of income tax, deferred tax computations, interactions with revenue authorities etc.)
  • Consolidations
  • Fund structuring
• Strong project management skills – ability to prioritise, manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
• Computer Literacy MS Office (advance excel a must)
• Management and financial reporting systems
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills – written and spoken
• Able to operate under pressure
• Deadline and performance orientated
• Motivated
• Driven individual
• Team player

KNOWLEDGE

• Project Management in professional space
• Technical competence:
• IFRS technical knowledge
• Taxation (preparation of income tax, deferred tax computations, interactions with revenue authorities etc.)
• Consolidations
• Knowledge of financial services industry (incl. Private Equity, Hedge funds) preferable.
• International exposure/experience would be advantageous

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Full finance management function, including, amongst other aspects:
  
  • Financial reporting - monthly management reporting, review of monthly income statement, balance sheet and reporting to executive of both manager and funds.
  • Assist with the accounting functions, investment assessment, financial and capital efficiency planning, procurement, etc.
  • Tax compliance and planning – responsible for tax computations (income, Vat, CGT), monthly, yearly and adhoc filings. Preparing and attending to correspondence from tax authorities etc.
  • Tax planning
  • Budget preparation
  • Cash management, forecasting and treasury functions
  • Banking oversight
  • Compliance including FSB, BEE Codes, CIS etc.
• Accountable for all daily, monthly and quarterly accounting processes and procedures;
• Responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining efficient cost control and internal control systems.
• External audit - prepare for and assist external auditors in respect of operational, interim and year end audits.
• Project managing ad hoc projects as applicable.
• Prepare of month end consolidation, monthly and year to date accounts, review reconciliations, review journals, etc.;
• preparation, completion and submission of relevant statutory returns;
• Maintain statutory, secretarial and regulatory records;
• Liaison with external service providers (accounting providers, administration providers, tax advisors, legal advisors, compliance service providers etc.)
• Updating fund performance reporting (daily, weekly, monthly)
• Liaise with investors on queries

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