Robert Walters is a global, specialist professional recruitment consultancy.
"Our story begins in 1985, when our CEO, Robert Walters, opened the first office in Central London. Rob has led the company ever since and has the same passion and commitment today.
Over the last 30 years the business has grown and so has our ambition. We now operate across 2...
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Accountant to join their rapidly growing team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a proactive part in supporting efficient and structured financial management across all operations and projects.
What you'll do:
As a Financial Accountant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, leading the compilation of reports to meet stakeholder requirements, providing insightful support for commercial decision-making, managing cash flow requirements, enhancing finance-related functions, managing payroll, ensuring efficient debtor and creditor management. You will embody the values of our client-centric firm in all interactions
Maintain complete, accurate financial accounting records for all business entities
Lead the compilation of reporting to meet requirements of internal and external stakeholders
Provide insightful support, analysis and advice for commercial decision making and Group projects
Manage cashflow requirements within each entity and across the Group
Continually enhance all finance-related functions and drive efficient financial management processes
Manage the monthly payroll and all associated deductions payments
Ensure efficient management of debtors and creditors
Embody the values and culture of our client-centric firm in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Financial Accountant position brings extensive experience in financial accounting and management roles. You have a proven track record of working closely with senior executives to manage financial functions within an operational environment efficiently.
Bachelor’s degree in financial accounting.
Registered CA (SA).
5+ years’ experience post completion of articles.
2+ years’ experience managing a small financial management team.
Experience working within firms operating in the financial services industry.
Knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, the Tax Act, Companies Act and risk management principles.
Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, personal integrity.
Ability to work independently with high initiative.
Demonstrated ability to build trusted collaborative relationships.
High degree of prudent commercial judgment focused on controlling expenditure within budget.