Financial Accountant - FA0421 at Sun International

Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in compiling management accounts; Minimum 2 years€™ experience in managing a team
Skills and Knowledge
Accounting practices and procedures

• Industry knowledge
• Written and verbal communication skills
• IFS Financial modules an advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Financial & accounting knowledge
• Networking skills
• Strong numerical skills
• Month-end process requirements
• Management account preparation
• Process improvement Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Working with information (agreements, laws, regulations, statistics)
• Reviewing / evaluating information and data
• Decision-making
• Planning
• Influencing & Advising skills
• Emotional resilience
• People management
• Research & development
• Dealing with clients

Key Performance Areas

Generate monthly management accounts whereby all allocations are processed and balance sheet items reconciled,

• Take ownership of the trial balance and ensure that accounts are completely, accurately and validly recorded,
• Ensure that balance sheet reconciliations are completed and that all outstanding items are investigated and cleared,
• Ensure the units sign off month-end/financials within stipulated timeframe
• Approve configuration changes requested by units,
• Review management accounts before sending to unit Financial managers,
• Review annual financial statements for all entities.
• Key Performance Indicators (€œKPIs€) are developed for each role in the department, measured, reported and remedial action taken where required. Proactively work with internal stakeholders to identify risk areas and address these
• Develop a plan and key objectives to support the improvement and optimisation of accounting including the use of appropriate technology where required
• Research, develop, and maintain standard operating procedures for accounts administration, based on leading practice
• Liaises with legislative authorities and keep up to date on all regulations and legislation related to casino administration management
• Communicate and update department and staff on standards to be achieved
• Train and coach staff to deliver these processes in practice €“ legislative requirement, banking updates, etc.
• Implements an internal compliance tracking system according to legislative requirements and regulations
• Conducts internal audits to reduce risks in accounting areas
• Highlight areas of concern and collaborate with business unit financial management to find a solution for improved excellence in accounting processes and standards Manage staff conditions of employment, e.g. attendance, absenteeism, leave, adherence to policies and procedures
• Manage productivities and payroll costs for the department
• Identification of employee training and development needs
• Perform on the job training and coaching to close developmental gaps and build succession for a talent pipeline for the gaming accounting function
• Manage employee relations within the department
• Staff communication and motivation
• Performance contracting, reviews and development
• Provides resources and removes obstacles to performance
• Recruit and resource for talent for positions within the department
• Onboarding of new staff members Ensures that suppliers and internal clients are treated with courtesy and respect
• Interact with clients and provide professional service standards and solutions
• Handle any escalated complaints, disputes and suggestions as required
• Communicate proactively with units to review and reconcile data and financial results and optimise revenues
• Partner with Business Unit financial accountants and financial managers to ensure management are kept updated on latest developments; risks identified and recommendations
• Report and consult with top management on risk areas and remedial action to be taken