Accountant, Cape Town

Responsibilities

The position requires analysis and reporting on key financial data within the organisation, ensuring that management receive timely and accurate information.

Assist with the management of financial processes, Group reporting and general financial administration.

Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual Group management reporting and presenting.

Balancing of monthly API and communication with internal IT support and Sage on relevant issues.

Preparation of financial reports in the quarterly board packs and distribution.

Monitoring adherence to financial policies and updating accounting policies handbook as needed.

Support business partners with various ad hoc requests for management reporting and analyses.

Liaise with Operations, franchisees and relevant accountants to ensure that financial records are valid, accurate and completed timeously.

Query/follow up on any discrepancies with a satisfactory outcome. Escalate queries where necessary with relevant parties for a timeous resolve.

Interrogate Income Statements, Balance Sheet accounts as well Supplier ageing and Cash movement; assist in resolving anomalies.

Cost analysis, reporting on any deviations found and suggesting improvements/cost savings.

Assist with Vat returns, budgeting, month-end reporting process, auditing and any other ad-hoc requests in line with business requirements.

Report directly to senior management.

Any other ad-hoc tasks as required by management.

Qualifications and experience

Non-negotiable Bookkeeping diploma from a recognisable institution with a minimum of 8 years’ experience. (Multi company retail experience be advantageous).

Knowledge of Sage One Accounting and Sage Intacct.

Computer literacy, Advanced MS Excel experience

High attention to detail in terms of accuracy, report presentation and standardized formatting.

Work well within a demanding environment with multiple, competing priorities.

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