Our client is looking for a Management Accountant to join their team urgently Area: Montague Gardens, Cape Town
Key Competencies
Working knowledge of Sage Evolution/Syspro
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
In depth understanding and experience with VENA/COGNOS will be a distinct advantage
Good communication skills. Both verbal and written
Relevant tertiary degree in accounting/ CIMA /CA (SA) (Preferred but Optional)
Key Result Areas:
Management of the finance team
Responsibility for the day-to-day financial functioning of companies, including maintenance of the respective general ledgers
Ensuring Stock Control measures are in place and adhered to
Completion of statutory reports for VAT, income tax and PAYE
Assist with and involvement in the interim and annual audit process
Assist with ad hoc group projects for integration of new businesses
Prepare accurate financial and regulatory reports, Income Statements, Balance Sheets and Cash Flows as required by management, law and the Board of Directors.
Develop and analyse information to assess the current and future financial status by way of the budgetary and forecasting procedures.
Safe custody and control of assets, financial records, load collateral and securities.
Evaluate data pertaining to cost in order to plan budgets.
Evaluate financial reporting methods, accounting and collection procedures and treasury activities.
Treasury function and review of collection reports to determine the status of collections and the amounts of outstanding debtors’ balances also predict future costs tends
Manage the cash flow for an organization by supervising balance sheets, income statements and the cost and revenue reports.
Provide support, reports and business solutions to business units by analysing actual current performance vs budget & prior year vs budget.
Budgetary decisions and planning.
Manage the quarterly forecasting processes.
Ensure legal regulations are adhered to.
Prepare ad-hoc analyses and reports as required.
Fixed asset management and control of working capital.
Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
Preparation of annual financial statements and coordinating the audit process by liaising with auditors.
Liaising with bank and other financial institutes
Job Objective:
Ultimate responsibility for the full accounting function
Regulation and administration of all existing and future projects
Ensuring Stock Control measures are in place and adhered to
Liaise with internal and external auditors
Managing budgets and forecasts
Treasury function
Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends
Supervising and co-ordinating support staff for financial activities
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
Providing accurate financial reports and interpreting financial information with specific deadlines.