A vacancy exists for a Group Reporting Accountant at Life Healthcare Head Office in Dunkeld. The successful candidate will report to the Statutory Reporting Manager and be responsible for submitting accurate and timeous monthly reports of the financial results to all relevant stakeholders that comply with IFRS as well as adding significant financial expertise in analysing and reporting management results to the Group.

Critical Outputs
Prepare monthly SA Group consolidation
Responsible for group structure changes
Identify, analyse monthly results and trail balances
Prepare general ledger reconciliations
Prepare monthly Group performance financial analysis and reporting
Ensure Group compliance with IFRS
Evaluation and application of new IFRS standards when applicable
Preparation of technical accounting papers to support positions taken
Technical/IFRS centre of excellence for the group
Prepare and review annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and the JSE listing requirements
Preparation of concise reports/papers for submission to the audit committee
Liaising with external auditors
Provide accurate information for purposes of external reporting e.g. Investor presentations
Perform regular cash flow forecasts
Ensure standard account usage throughout the Group to ensure standard policies and account usage throughout the group
Preparation of the SA Group statutory budget from operational budgets
Ensure compliance to SARB reporting requirements.
Preparation of quarterly Reserve Bank and Stats SA surveys
Assist in business due diligence investigations
Review purchase price allocations and prepare valuations for fixed assets
Ad-hoc projects.

Requirements

CA (SA) with 3 years post article experience.
Good technical IFRS knowledge
Relevant commercial experience an advantage
Experience in private healthcare or similar industry advantageous.
SAP knowledge and experience advantageous.
Onestream knowledge and experience advantageous.
Advanced excel experience.
Deadline driven, proactive, ability to work in highly pressurized environment, effective communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to influence and build relationships.

Competencies

Attention to detail
Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Verbal & written communication and presentation
Influencing skills
Drive & energy
Deadline driven
Ethical behaviour
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness
Ability to work independently and as a team
Planning and execution
Adaptability
Proactive
Action orientation

Please send your resume/CV