Group Accountant(External Applications Only)

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Description: To prepare all information, calculations and reports required to ensure compliance for the Group and subsidiaries with its accounting obligations in terms of International Financial Reporting standards, JSE listing requirements as well as the Companies Act and any other group related relevant information. Requirement: - Minimum NQF 8 (Chartered Accountant) - Minimum completed CA article training contract - Deadline driven and Flexible - Must be able to work under pressure - Must have attention to detail - Dynamic Key Performance Area Description Monthly reporting Monthly calculations, reconciliations and reporting to be performed timeously Ensure internal reporting is in compliance with IFRS, if not then advise line management and the impact on Group external reporting Analyse results to highlight trends for line management's attention Prepare and finalise quarterly board pack financial information Ad hoc reporting, as and when required Financial statement preparations Prepare and finalise Group and subsidiary financial statements and ensure they are IFRS compliant Coordinate and manage timely approval of financial statements by all relevant parties. Assess policies within the Group and ensure they are consistently applied to all subsidiaries. If not possible, identify and communicate to line management the implication and propose how to still ensure compliance across the Group Ensure external reporting is in compliance with IFRS SAP hierarchy maintenance Ensure company structures, hierarchies and chart of accounts are maintained correctly. Ensure that they updated regularly and timeously according to an approved request. Ensure all General Ledger accounts are assigned to an owner for reconciliation Forex Maintain and update company and group currency exchange rates across reporting systems Monitor and communicate to management the significant fluctuations. Calculation and assess reasonability of the foreign currency revaluations Ad hoc group related projects Complete assigned projects by management that may require investigation, proposals and implementation Competencies: Lead with vision Establishes a clear and compelling outcomes for area of responsibility Develops appropriate action plans in order to achieve established outcomes Ensures that employees understand their role towards the achievement of the departments outcomes Motivates employees to achieve the established outcomes Proactively identifies and addresses issues and risks within own department that may impede the delivery of the departments outcomes Provide Direction Develops operational plans to enable the achievement of set objectives Ensures adherence to policies and procedures within area of responsibility Sets example as a driver of company values and motivate and support employees in department so that others can buy into vision, mission and values" Drive for results Constantly looks for and acts on opportunities to improve department performance Works to exceed goals set by others Develops stretching goals for self and department, working consistently and tenaciously to meet these Implements clear control mechanisms to measure results against department performance objectives Identifies barriers to performance and persists in overcoming them Assists team members in achieving their goals Proactively anticipates and acts on trends and evolving needs" Think Strategically Identifies gaps or potential inconsistencies in business results, performance data, processes or systems by recognising patterns in information Prepares contingency plans for identified problems and situations that might occur Proactively take considered action to ensure that a current problem which could be ignored in the short term does not escalate Solve Problems Proactively identifies problems and seeks root cause Analyses information objectively and thoroughly and identify gaps or potential inconsistencies in operational results, performance data, processes or systems by recognising patterns in information when solving problems Develops and implement appropriate action plans breaking complex tasks into manageable parts Make Deci sions Makes decisions within framework of company policies and within set time lines Makes decisions giving due consideration to consequences of the decision made in area of responsibility Implements decisions made in line with agreed processes and policies Stands by own beliefs and decisions with self confidence Plan Establishes priorities, operational plans that ensure the best utilisation of resources in area of responsibility Takes into account consequences of planning on area of responsibility with regards to organisational processes, budgets, resource- availability and the external environment Empower Mentors and coach subordinates in department by devoting significant time to provision of one-on-one coaching and support to others Works with subordinates to create individual development plans that are clearly linked to business, team, and individual needs and goals Delegates to individuals at the appropriate level Manage Performance Follows through on commitments made and deliver on them to achieve set objectives and targets Takes accountability for own and or subordinates actions and implements corrective action where required Defines clear and stretching department goals and standards in line with strategic initiatives and objectives Implements and manages appropriate control mechanisms to ensure department objectives are achieved Uses appropriate behavioural skills to resolve operational performance problems Acts as a role model and motivates others to achieve the highest standards of quality and efficiency Determines employees' strengths and weaknesses relative to demonstrated behaviours and job requirements and implement appropriate development plans Handle Pressure Handles pressure well and is consistent in controlling ow

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