Faircape Group Senior Financial Accountant Jobs in South Africa

Faircape Group Senior Financial Accountant Jobs in South Africa


Job Description

  • The Faircape Group constitutes a group of companies with interests in a number of activities including Healthcare, Retirement Holdings, Telecommunications and an ISP, Utility Management and infrastructure installation, Property Management and related activities.

  • The Faircape Group has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accountant to be involved with the accounting of various entities within the group. The incumbent will report directly to the Financial Manager.

  • If you would like to build your career in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where opportunities are endless, then apply today!

    Duties include but are not limited to the following:

  • Provide leadership, direction and guidance to the finance department.

  • Work as part of the Senior Management team to contribute financial and operational expertise in the development and implementation of organisational strategies, policies & procedures, practises, etc.

  • Interact with CEO, Finance & Staffing Committees by providing financial reports and information to ensure sound financial and operational governance.

  • Responsible to produce monthly management accounts for various entities, including balance sheet, income statement, and supporting schedules

  • Ensure Management Accounts packs are correct, and that due date deadlines are met

  • Review Budget Vs Actual variances and report on any variances

  • Reconciliation and reports of various company accounts with regards to cash flow.

  • Prepare audit packs, and liaise with auditors regarding annual financial statements.

  • Submission of statutory returns for VAT.

  • Review of payments for correct allocation and VAT treatment.

  • Weekly / daily review of all cashbooks, invoicing, debtors age analysis and assist in the management of the credit control process.

  • Authorisation of payments on the banking portal.

  • Investigate Expense variance, and add as notes to Income Statement schedules.

  • Respond to and follow up on accounts queries.

  • Respond to ad
    hoc projects, queries and analysis thereof.

  • Provide support to the Financial Manager.

  • Review of the system of internal controls and management and promotion of more effective management systems.

    Qualifications:

  • Completed tertiary qualification in Accounting.

    Experience and Knowledge:

  • A minimum of 2 years post article experience in commercial / corporate / operational environment.

  • Or 4 years experience as an Accountant in a commercial / corporate / operational environment.

  • Solid knowledge of financial processes, systems and related laws.

  • Must have been responsible for managing accounts to balance sheet and income statement.

  • Must have been responsible for ensuring that accounts are accurate and meaningful, and information contained in the accounts is accurate and relevant.

    Skills and Attributes

  • Computer literate (experience in Google Drive, Sheets and Docs preferable).

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • Able to perform under pressure.

  • Must be accurate.

  • Attention to detail.

  • Proven organisational skills.

  • Able to perform manage deadlines and meet them.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Responsible, accountable and dedicated.

    Specific Requirements

  • Solid and positive references.

  • Clear health record.

  • Clear credit record.

  • No criminal record.

  • Vaccinated against covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing the job.

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; Faircape Group Senior Financial Accountant Jobs in South Africa


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