Description:
Objectives of this role· Managing and maintaining financial records, including general ledger accounts and financial statements.
· Reviewing financial documents and transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
· Performing financial analysis and reporting to support business decisions.
· Preparing and reviewing annual/quarterly budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
· Developing and implementing economic policies and procedures in the company.
· Providing timely financial information to support decision-making processes.
· Contributing to the overall financial health and stability of the organisation.
· Lead and develop your team, providing guidance and mentoring.
Key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:
· Prepare and present statements, such as statement of financial position, statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income; statement of cashflow.
· Bookkeeping to Trial Balance Level
· Monthly processes such as entering documents from source and doing relevant journal entries
· Maintain records for audit and tax purposes
· Perform monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing activities.
· Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and studying account information.
· Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances and opportunities for improvement and provide insights to management for decision-making.
· Manage treasury payment issues where applicable, including domestic and foreign payments.
· VAT and PAYE submissions
· Collaborate and consult with stakeholders throughout the enterprise.
Required skills and qualifications
· A bachelors degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
· Professional certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CA advantageous
· 4+ years of experience in accounting or finance.
· Good technical knowledge in tax and accounting
· Strong understanding of accounting principles, practices and procedures.
· Experience in financial analysis and forecasting.
· Experience in managing a team
· Knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage
· Experience in a multinational or cross-cultural work environment.
· Knowledge of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).
· Great organisational and time management skills.
· Experience within the Fintech industry is advantageous
· Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data a
05 Apr 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za