Senior Financial Accountant (CA | CIMA)

Senior Financial Accountant (CA | CIMA) – Cape Town

R500K – R 600K Negotiable based on Qualification and Years of relevant experience

Our Client, a Global Private Equity firm, is currently in search of a financially astute, highly assertive and results orientated finance professional to join their dynamic finance team.

One would describe you as having solid technical accounting knowledge with strong analytical and numerical skills as well as a strong sense of urgency and ability to thrive in a fast paced setting.

Main Purpose of the role:

The main focus of this role is to partner with the business in ensuring that all financial reporting is delivered accurately, on time, and in accordance with company requirements and accounting standards.

This position provides exposure to the full accounting spectrum including tax and treasury.  The secondary focus is to lead and direct a small team to ensure submissions and reporting are met on time, and accurately.

This role reports to the Finance Manager and interfaces with the company’s Global offices. Accordingly, international travel as per the requirements of the business may be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organise and execute financial tasks and projects
• Manage the Company’s finance team members
• Manage audit engagement to meet reporting obligations
• Prepare budgets and forecasts
• Manage treasury
• Manage direct and indirect tax reporting
• Implement processes for new accounting standards

Qualification and Experience required:

• CIMA or CA(SA) with audit experience in Financial services
• Post articles experience in a Financial services context would be advantageous
• Proficient in MS Office suite (Word, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) with the ability to generate financial reports in Excel via different data sources
• Strong knowledge of complex accounting standards (IFRS 9)
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems (particularly Microsoft Dynamics)
• Attention to detail with superb organisational skills
• People management experience
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills
• Experience within the financial services industry is a distinct advantage

Please email CV’s to Nicole Spamers: