Head of Projects - Accounting

• Lead and
  coordinate finance and accounting-related projects across the Group
  
• Manage the
  integration of new business units, entities, systems and operational
  processes into the Group's accounting and reporting environment
  
• Develop project
  plans, timelines, deliverables and milestones for finance-related projects
  
• Coordinate with
  relevant stakeholders to ensure projects are implemented effectively and
  within agreed deadlines
  
• Identify
  potential risks, challenges and dependencies and implement appropriate
  solutions
  
• Monitor project
  progress and provide regular updates to the Group CFO
  
• Ensure that
  finance projects are aligned with Group objectives, policies and
  governance requirements
  
• Facilitate
  collaboration between finance, operations, IT, external service providers
  and other relevant stakeholders
  
• Identify
  opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of finance
  processes
  
• Review, redesign
  and streamline existing accounting and financial reporting processes
  
• Drive automation
  initiatives within the finance function to reduce manual processing and
  improve accuracy
  
• Review existing
  workflows and identify opportunities to eliminate duplication,
  inefficiencies and unnecessary manual intervention
  
• Develop and
  implement improved financial reporting processes
  
• Improve
  consolidation procedures and reporting timelines
  
• Assist with the
  implementation and optimisation of finance systems and reporting tools
  
• Support finance
  transformation initiatives that strengthen the overall finance function
  
• Establish and
  maintain appropriate process documentation and standard operating
  procedures
  
• Assist with the
  consolidation of Group financial information and Group accounts
  
• Enhance and
  improve the existing Group consolidation process
  
• Review
  consolidation workings and identify opportunities for improved accuracy
  and efficiency
  
• Assist in
  ensuring that Group financial information is complete, accurate and
  submitted within required reporting deadlines
  
• Support the
  preparation of Group financial reports and management information
  
• Investigate and
  resolve consolidation discrepancies and accounting queries
  
• Work closely
  with finance teams across the Group entities to ensure consistent
  reporting practices
  
• Assist with the
  implementation and maintenance of appropriate Group reporting standards
  and procedures
  
• Review VAT
  payments loaded for accuracy and completeness prior to submission and payment
  
• Ensure
  VAT-related information is supported by appropriate documentation
  
• Liaise with
  relevant finance teams and external advisors regarding VAT queries where
  required
  
• Identify
  discrepancies or potential risks and ensure these are addressed promptly
  
• Support the
  Group CFO and finance team with other tax-related projects and
  requirements where required
  
• Coordinate Group
  banking and finance administration activities
  
• Assist with the
  opening, closing and administration of bank accounts where required
  
• Coordinate FICA
  submissions and related banking requirements
  
• Ensure that
  required documentation is accurate, complete and submitted within required
  timelines
  
• Coordinate the
  obtaining of director and stakeholder approvals and signatures for
  relevant finance and administrative activities
  
• Liaise with
  banking institutions and other financial service providers where required
  
• Maintain
  appropriate records of banking documentation and approvals
  
• Ensure banking
  administration complies with Group policies and governance requirements
  
• Facilitate
  communication between auditors, the Group CFO and relevant finance teams
  
• Assist with
  resolving audit queries and accounting matters where required
  
• Identify
  recurring audit issues and recommend improvements to prevent future
  occurrences
  
• Assist with
  ensuring a smooth and efficient annual audit process
  
• Support
  initiatives aimed at strengthening financial governance and internal
  controls
  
• Review finance
  processes to identify control weaknesses and potential financial risks
  
• Recommend and
  implement appropriate control improvements
  
• Prepare and
  coordinate financial reports and analysis as required by the Group CFO
  
• Assist with
  management reporting and ad-hoc financial analysis
  

Requirements

• Grade
  12
  
• Bachelor's
  degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, or a related field
  
• CA(SA),
  CIMA, ACCA, or an equivalent professional qualification would be advantageous
  
• Minimum of
  5-8 years' relevant experience in a finance or accounting environment
  
• Experience
  working at a senior accounting, financial reporting, finance transformation, or
  project management level
  
• Strong
  accounting and financial reporting experience
  
• Experience
  with group or company consolidations would be beneficial but not essential
  
• Experience
  working across multiple entities or business units would be beneficial but not
  essential
  
• Experience
  managing finance-related projects
  
• Experience
  in financial process improvement and optimisation
  
• Experience
  with VAT and financial compliance processes
  
• Experience
  with payment reviews and financial controls
  
• Experience
  managing or coordinating external audits
  
• Strong
  understanding of internal controls and financial governance
  
• Experience
  working with senior management and executives