Senior Accountant at Woolworths

MAIN PURPOSE:

Accountable for the financial accounting for a designated area of the business, including:

• Ensure that monthly financial reporting is accurate, delivered on time and in accordance with ABSA and Woolworths reporting requirements and IFRS.
• Ensure that financial accounting processes and controls are executed in accordance with WFS policies, processes, financial governance principles and legislative accounting requirements.
• Lead and direct a team of professionals ensuring that the necessary support and guidance is provided.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Financial Reporting
• Finance Control Environment, Policies and Processing
• Financial Expertise and Continuous Improvement
• Stakeholder Management
• Staff and Talent Management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

• 3 year university degree in Accounting, Financial Accounting and/or Business
• CA(SA) or equivalent

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 4 years’ experience in either a commercial or professional services role with Financial/Management accounting exposure
• 2 to 5 years management experience
• 2 to 5 years’ experience within a medium to large organisation within the financial services industry

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to understand and apply financial accounting principles and concepts including knowledge of IFRS.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and systems (General Ledger, Sub-ledgers including Accounts Payable, Budgeting etc.).
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Deadline driven in a team environment.
• Proven ability to work as a team player to ensure effective delivery of reporting, tasks, projects and any other related deliverables.
• Exceptional time management skills to be able to complete tasks effectively to deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (including being able to run workgroups/meetings and minute-taking.)