Assistant Financial Manager

Excel and comfortable with accounting systems and processes;

Accpac Insight and Caseware experience Passionate about financial management and analytical with an eye for detail;

Sound working knowledge of IFRS VAT and taxation;

Skilled communicator both verbal and written at all levels;

Ability to carry out various ad hoc duties as required from time to time;

Able to work proficiently in Microsoft advantageous;

Experienced in benchmarking;

Able to prepare and review provisional tax returns/submissions and tax calculations and assist with SARS queries;

Review monthly VAT returns and related recons;

Skilled at performing financial reviews and analysis;

Skilled at preparing and analyzing forecasts and budgets;

Skilled at providing support and maintain service levels to all internal stakeholders;

Experience in intercompany reconciliations and recharges;

Management of the payments process and creditors reconciliations;

Review of Balance Sheet reconciliations;

Able to liaise with external and internal audit regarding all aspects of the audit process;

Manage a finance team consisting of accountants and creditors clerks;

Able to contribute at exceptional levels as a member of the head office finance team and be a key role player within the team;

Able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment and adhere to tight reporting deadlines.

Requirements

Postgraduate degree in BCom: Accounting

At least five years managerial experience in Accounting

SAICA/SAIPA Articles (SAIPA registration advantageous)