DATA ANALYTICS GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTANT

Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES

CORE TO ROLE

• Responsible for accounts payable process and critical review of expense account processing across different systems/models in each region
• Review and implementation of appropriate processes and controls around expenditure and payments at the private office and estates
• Review supplier balances and reconcile statements to ledger
• Cashbook processing for all applicable entities including bank reconciliations at the required frequency
• Accountable for all daily, monthly and quarterly accounting processes and procedures in all entities
• Preparation of rolling 6 month forecasts for reporting and funding
• Preparation and analysis of management accounts, cash flow workings and commentary
• Lead on the pro-active analysis of financial data and succinct reporting of conclusions and trends allowing for optimal decision making by the principles and stakeholders
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations for all entities including but not limited to reconciling clearing accounts to ensure balances are cleared timeously (10 entities in the South at present)
• Inter-company recharges and transactional processing
• Preparation of income tax workings for the minor entities and prepare supporting schedules for the tax calculations for the family principles.
• Fixed asset register maintenance and reporting from accounting system & on supplementary system.
• Maintenance of Interest Schedule for the loans company and staff loan deductions and production of the statements for distribution monthly
• Payroll Inputs and review of monthly variances including the distribution of payslips to the estate staff
• Administration of contracts and secretarial documents

PERIODIC DUTIES

• Annual external audit – preparation of audit files, liaison with audit team, compilation of draft financial statements
• External regulatory reporting submissions (CIPC, NCR & FIC)
• Board and Trustee meetings – assistance with compilation of the board packs
• Ad Hoc projects – assisting with these projects as required

Requirements:

• Responsible for accounts payable process and critical review of expense account processing across different systems/models in each region
• Review and implementation of appropriate processes and controls around expenditure and payments at the private office and estates
• Review supplier balances and reconcile statements to ledger
• Cashbook processing for all applicable entities including bank reconciliations at the required frequency
• Accountable for all daily, monthly and quarterly accounting processes and procedures in all entities
• Preparation of rolling 6 month forecasts for reporting and funding
• Preparation and analysis of management accounts, cash flow workings and commentary
• Lead on the pro-active analysis of financial data and succinct reporting of conclusions and trends allowing for optimal decision making by the principles and stakeholders
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations for all entities including but not limited to reconciling clearing accounts to ensure balances are cleared timeously (10 entities in the South at present)
• Inter-company recharges and transactional processing
• Preparation of income tax workings for the minor entities and prepare supporting schedules for the tax calculations for the family principles.
• Fixed asset register maintenance and reporting from accounting system & on supplementary system.
• Maintenance of Interest Schedule for the loans company and staff loan deductions and production of the statements for distribution monthly
• Payroll Inputs and review of monthly variances including the distribution of payslips to the estate staff
• Administration of contracts and secretarial documents

• Annual external audit – preparation of audit files, liaison with audit team, compilation of draft financial statements
• External regulatory reporting submissions (CIPC, NCR & FIC)
• Board and Trustee meetings – assistance with compilation of the board packs
• Ad Hoc projects – assisting with these projects as required

• Accountancy qualification

• minimum of 2 years experience post qualification
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and experience in completing account reconciliations and preparation of trial balance up to management accounts
• Experience of working in a small team and being hands on
• Multiple entity group exposure/understanding
• Understanding of income tax and payroll legislation
• Experience with SAGE 300 & Microsoft Dynamics

• Knowledge of appropriate software and systems including Microsoft Office competency
• Highly numerate
• Pro-active and highly self-motivated
• Takes accountability for tasks, delivers to deadlines, and follows through to completion
• Willing to work outside core duties as required to support the wider team
• Eager to learn
• Adaptability and ability to perform in an unstructured environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate across various levels
• High standards of work and attention to detail
• High standards of confidentiality and trust
• Strong team player whilst also comfortable working individuall

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Accountancy qualification

EXPERIENCE

• minimum of 2 years experience post qualification
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and experience in completing account reconciliations and preparation of trial balance up to management accounts
• Experience of working in a small team and being hands on
• Multiple entity group exposure/understanding
• Understanding of income tax and payroll legislation
• Experience with SAGE 300 & Microsoft Dynamics

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of appropriate software and systems including Microsoft Office competency
• Highly numerate
• Pro-active and highly self-motivated
• Takes accountability for tasks, delivers to deadlines, and follows through to completion
• Willing to work outside core duties as required to support the wider team
• Eager to learn
• Adaptability and ability to perform in an unstructured environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate across various levels
• High standards of work and attention to detail
• High standards of confidentiality and trust
• Strong team player whilst also comfortable working individuall