Head of Accounting at Robert Walters

What you'll do:

• As the Head of Accounting, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of our client's organisation. Your strategic thinking will guide the development of their accounting strategy, aligning it with their overall financial and business goals.
• Oversee the South African entity financial reporting and planning
• Develop and execute the accounting strategy in alignment with the organisation’s overall financial and business goals
• Build and lead a high-performing team of Accountants, Accounts Payable, and Sales Ledger professionals
• Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on accounting policies, procedures, and financial reporting
• Responsible for the finance teams’ preparation of monthly management packs and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP)
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements related to accounting and reporting
• Drive efficiency and process improvements across all accounting functions, including Accounts Payable and Sales Ledger
• Work closely with other finance functions, including FP&A and Treasury, to ensure alignment and integration

What you bring:

• As the Head of Accounting, your extensive experience in financial accounting will be invaluable. With over 8 years of post-qualification experience under your belt, you have honed your skills in preparing and signing off on financial statements.
• A qualified accountant (e.g., CA(SA) ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) with 8+ years of post-qualification experience
• Significant experience in financial accounting and reporting, including the preparation and sign-off of financial statements
• Proven experience in building and leading high-performing teams across accounting functions
• Strong understanding of accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and regulatory requirements
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills
• Strong analytical abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software Strong communication skills