About the position
Hire Resolve's Client in the FMCG space is currently looking for a Group Accountant to join their team. The Group Accountant is a pivotal role within the Finance department, responsible for managing and overseeing the accounting operations within the company. This position involves supervising and mentoring a team and ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial reporting, risk management and compliance across the group, whilst displaying leadership and guidance to the accounting team.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements and reports for the group, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to accounting standards.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations and tax filings as well as liaising with tax authorities to resolve any issues.
- Implement and maintain reporting procedures to comply with internal control requirements.
- Manage a team, including training, mentoring, and evaluating their performance, as well as fostering a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
- Ensure that the team is effective, efficient, and aligned with the strategic goals of the organization.
- Continuously evaluate financial and accounting processes for efficiency gains and strategic alignment.
- Implement best practices and standard operating procedures across all entities.
- Coordinate with department heads to prepare budgets and financial forecasts.
- Analyse financial data and create models for decision support.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors for audits, as well as preparing audit schedules.
- Ensure robust internal controls are in place to manage and mitigate financial risks.
- Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the organization.
- Liaise with financial institutions.
- Maintain strong relationships with senior executives to provide financial insights that influence strategy.
Qualification Requirements- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Certificates in CPA, SAIPA, ACCA and/or CA is highly advantageous.
- Minimum of 5 years proven experience in finance and/or accounting roles.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a supervisory/managerial role.
- Knowledge of financial reporting requirements, such as GAAP and IFRS.
- Proficient knowledge and experience in accounting software and MS Office.
If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to Hire Resolve at [Email Address Removed].com
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Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Desired Skills:
- Group Accountant
- Group Accountant
- Group Accountant
