Chartered Accountant (6 months to Start)

VERY IMPORTANT:
This company services multiple clients on short contracts. This position would first be for a 6 month contract. If it goes well they will renew with another contract or permanent. There are always contracts available.

Requirements:

To prepare, maintain and review a full set of Consolidated Financial Management Accounts, monthly and quarterly as required.
Assist with the preparation of the Group consolidated Annual Financial Statements
Regular market analysis of competitor results and Annual Financial Statements.
Maintain the group accounting and reporting systems, ensuring consistency, relevance and efficient costs.
Advising directors of any financial issues that need to be addressed timeously so as not to affect the operational effectiveness of the daily running of the business.
Ensure and enforce Group tax compliance.
Review of monthly subsidiary management packs, including that of the asset manager with monthly submission to the Exco.
Liaison with the Group’s external auditors in terms of monitoring deadlines and performance and managing cost overruns.
Provide advice and recommendations with regards to accounting implications and technical expertise in respect of new property structures and acquisitions.
Manage Group annual budget process ensuring consistency, variance analysis and deadlines are met.
Review subsidiary monthly reconciliations where needed and advise on improvements needed.


Preferred Skills and Abilities:

B Comm (Honours) CA (SA)
2 or more years post articles experience in Financial Services
Advanced MS Excel and MS Word required.
Extensive IFRS knowledge
Good knowledge of tax legislation and calculation