Our client is one of the largest distributors in the Energy sector who is looking for an accountant in Cape Town, who will report to the Group CFO to own the day-to-day finance function for 3 entities (Europe, Africa, local manufacturing). The successful candidate will ensure timely, accurate accounting, statutory compliance, and management reporting across all three entities. In parallel, offer and provide operational assistance and expertise to the entity. Additional ad-hoc tasks and responsibilities supplementary to the below may be expected from time to time.
Key Responsibilities
Monthly
Process all transactions (AP, AR, GL, bank, intercompany) in the system for all three entities.
Reconcile intercompany positions across all three entities and eliminate consolidation transactions.
Perform bank, credit card, payroll, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
Maintain fixed asset register; post depreciation and amortisation.
Manage cash position; prepare rolling cash flow forecast and flag funding needs.
Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) per entity and consolidated, with variance commentary vs. budget and prior month.
Prepare, review, and submit VAT / indirect tax returns for the three entities.
Close the books to the agreed monthly deadline and circulate a reporting pack to the Group CFO for review.
Quarterly
Produce consolidated quarterly reporting pack for the Group CFO and board, including KPIs and commentary.
Re-forecast remainder of year; refresh cash flow projections and covenant tracking.
Perform full balance sheet review with sign-off on every reconciliation.
Coordinate tax provisions, installment payments, and transfer pricing positions across entities.
Review internal controls and approval matrices; document any process changes.
Annual
Lead annual close for all three entities.
Prepare statutory financial statements per entity in line with applicable GAAP / IFRS.
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