Management Accountant - Johannesburg
Exciting Opportunity Awaits: Join Our Clients Award-Winning Team as a Management Accountant!
Are you ready to take the helm of financial excellence? Our client, an industry-leading, award-winning firm in the UK, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Management Accountant to join their vibrant team. As a Management Accountant, you'll be at the forefront, steering a diverse portfolio of clients, from entrepreneurial ventures to internationally listed groups.
Location: Johannesburg or Cape Town (Hybrid Office Model)
Contract Term: 12-Month Annual Renewable Contract
Role Overview:
Embark on a thrilling journey where you will assume overall responsibility for a spectrum of clients, tailoring bespoke financial services that range from VAT return preparation to impactful Management Accounts and advisory work.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Oversee a portfolio of clients, engaging proactively to comprehend their unique financial needs and goals.
- Effectively communicate financial information in a clear and understandable manner, fostering transparent and collaborative client relationships.
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly Management Accounts for clients, offering a snapshot of their financial performance.
- Produce consolidated accounts for UK operations on a monthly and quarterly basis, adhering to regulatory standards.
- Prepare financial statements under FRS102, ensuring adherence to established accounting standards.
- Compile and review monthly bank query files, meticulously reconciling multiple bank accounts within the client portfolio.
- Review monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations for clients, identifying discrepancies and ensuring financial accuracy.
- Analyze Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, promptly addressing and communicating any queries to the client portfolio.
- Ensure monthly balancing of intercompany accounts, maintaining financial integrity.
- Process month-end journal entries, encompassing Payroll, Deferred Income, Prepayments, Accruals, and other essential financial transactions.
- Compile lead schedules for Year-End Statutory Accounts, facilitating a smooth and organized year-end process.
- Draft Statutory Accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Liaise with external auditors, addressing queries related to transactional details and year-end balances.
- Review and publish supplier transactions and expense claims, contributing to the audit process.
- Compile, review, and file quarterly VAT returns with HMRC, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and regulatory compliance.
- Prepare and present regular management reports for clients, highlighting key financial metrics and providing actionable insights.
Requirements:
- Fully qualified CA(SA) or ACCA.
- Minimum of 1-year post-article experience as a Management Accountant or similar role in a practice environment (Audit and Accounting Firm).
- Excellent working knowledge of cloud-based accounting systems, demonstrating your tech-savvy side.
- Solid technical accounting knowledge and proven experience in producing impactful Management Accounts – UK experience is a significant advantage.
- Strong communication skills and commercial business acumen to engage and enlighten clients.
- Adaptable to varying client needs with the ability to forge and nurture outstanding client relationships.
- Demonstrates a Best Practice approach to all tasks and assignments.
- Experience in debits and credits – Bookkeeping experience or understanding of the ETB preparation process is a plus.
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