Head of Accounting
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Location: Ceres
Keywords: Accounting, Finance, Management, Budgeting, Forecasting, Reporting
Our client is seeking a Head of Accounting to take charge of their financial health. This role will involve developing, managing and improving the budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes. The successful candidate will be instrumental in preserving assets, supplying management information, controlling and monitoring costs, and meeting legal requirements. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the financial performance of a leading organisation.
* Lead the finance department and set goals and objectives.
* Provide financial reports and interpret financial information.
* Continuously improve and implement reporting standards.
What you'll do:
As Head of Accounting, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the financial health of our client's organisation. You will oversee all operations within the finance department, setting clear goals and objectives that align with the company's strategic vision. Your expertise in interpreting financial information will be crucial in providing insightful reports to aid decision-making processes. You will also be responsible for analysing various financial aspects such as costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and overall performance against business plans. Your keen eye for detail will enable you to identify variances against budgets and previous years' performances, leading to actionable insights for improvement.
- Maintain the financial health of the organisation.
- Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
- Provide financial reports and interpret financial information while recommending further courses of action.
- Analyse costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
- Investigate variances vs Budget and vs Previous year.
- Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
- Continuously improve and implement reporting standards.
- Create monthly reports.
- Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.
What you bring:
As Head of Accounting, your extensive experience in finance coupled with your strong academic background will be key to your success in this role. You bring proven experience as a Financial Accountant along with an in-depth understanding of accounting principles and financial standards. Your excellent communication skills will enable you to liaise effectively with various senior and international stakeholders from an internal and external perspective. Your efficiency in performing tasks effectively with minimal waste of time or effort sets you apart from others. Your knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, policies and procedures ensures compliance at all times. Your managerial and organisational skills will be crucial in leading the finance department. Your positive attitude, integrity, adaptability and self-motivation make you a valuable team player.
- CA (SA) or CIMA qualified non-negotiable
- Big 4 experience advantageous
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills essential
- Proven working experience as a financial accountant.
- In-depth knowledge of accounting and financial standards.
- Good communication skills.
- Efficiency: performing and functioning effectively with the least waste of time and effort.
- Knowledge of all relevant legislation, standards, policies and procedures.
- Managerial and organisational skills.
- Positive mental attitude and integrity
- Team player. Adaptable and easy to work with.
- Self-motivated
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a leading organisation with a strong commitment to excellence. They offer an inclusive work environment that values diversity and fosters a culture of continuous learning and development. Their employees are their greatest asset, and they invest heavily in their growth. This is an opportunity to join a company that truly values its employees and offers a rewarding and challenging career.
What's next:
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