Temporary Management Accountant - Cape Town at Faircape Group

The Faircape Group constitutes a group of companies with interests in a number of activities including Healthcare, Retirement Holdings, Telecommunications, and an ISP, Utility Management and infrastructure installation, Property Management, and related activities.

We are currently looking for a Temporary Management Accountant to join our dynamic team. The successful incumbent will play a key role in providing financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to support decision-making and drive business performance.  You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to analyse financial data and develop management accounts. 
We are committed to driving financial success and achieving strategic objectives. As a leader in the Healthcare Industry, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. 

This is a fantastic opportunity where growth and challenges are guaranteed.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for generating monthly management accounts for various entities, including balance sheets, income statements, and accompanying schedules
• Ensure accuracy of Management Accounts packs and meet established deadlines
• Analyze Budget Vs Actual variances and communicate findings
• Conduct reconciliations and generate reports for various company accounts pertaining to cash flow
• Provide management and guidance to Cashbook , Payments & Creditors Controller and Credit Controller
• Prepare audit packs and collaborate with auditors on annual financial statements
• Handle submission of statutory returns for VAT
• Review payments for accuracy of allocation and VAT treatment
• Perform regular review of cashbooks, invoicing, and debtors age analysis, assisting in credit control management
• Authorise payments on the banking portal
• Investigate Expense variances and incorporate findings into Income Statement schedules as notes
• Address and follow up on accounts queries promptly
• Manage ad hoc projects, queries, and analyses as needed
• Provide assistance to the Financial Manager
• Evaluate and enhance the system of internal controls and promote more efficient management systems
• Produce precise monthly management accounts within agreed timelines

Qualifications:

• Completed tertiary qualification in Accounting 

Experience:

• Proven experience as an Accountant 
• Moderate to Excellent Excel experience 
• Proven experience in commercial / corporate / operational environment
• Experience as an Accountant in an operational environment
• Solid knowledge of financial processes, systems and related laws
• Must have been responsible for managing accounts to balance sheet and income statement
• Must have been responsible for ensuring that accounts are accurate and meaningful, and information contained in the accounts is accurate and relevant.

Skills and Attributes

• Computer literate (experience in Google Drive, Sheets and Docs preferable)
• Numerical Proficiency. Must have a strong aptitude for working with numbers, performing calculations
• Must possess Leadership skills, someone that has the ability to inspire and motivate a team 
• Attention to Detail: Meticulousness in reviewing and preparing financial documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify financial discrepancies, investigate root causes, and propose solutions to resolve issues effectively.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with accounting software such as Xero
• Proven organisational skills
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Good time management skills 
• Able to perform manage deadlines and meet them
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Responsible, accountable and dedicated

Specific Requirements

• Solid and positive references
• Clear health record
• Clear credit record
• No criminal record