About the job Financial Accountant Job Title: Financial Accountant The successful candidate will be responsible for performing a number of the accounting and financial reporting functions including: Preparation and analysis of monthly financial reports (P&L, Balance sheet and Capital); Preparation and analysis monthly management accounts; Preparation of monthly journals and Trial balances for all legal entities; Preparation of monthly risk income statements; Preparation and analysis of month end Economic Capital calculation; Preparation of monthly, interim and year-end FAS packs; Preparation and analysis of monthly and quarterly regulatory returns; Preparation of monthly tax computations for all legal entities. Preparation of annual tax returns for all legal entities. Preparation of semi-annual provisional tax returns for all legal entities. Preparation of responses to adhoc SARS queries; Consolidation of various legal entities, including equity accounting underlying investments; Review of annual financial statements by Departmentss Statutory, Tax and Compliance, Review of Department quarterly faspacks, forecasts and budgets; Annual preparation of budgets and assistance with budget presentations; Monthly update of forecasts; Liaise with internal/external auditors during the annual audits; Liaise with Company Central Finance and Group Financial teams on an ongoing basis; Liaise with the Group on a monthly basis; Liaise with front office on ad hoc matters relating to underlying investments; Liaise with portfolio companies finance teams on an adhoc basis; Assist with adhoc projects; Assist with adhoc requests emanating from the Group; Attend ad hoc meetings e.g. HFM, business continuity, etc. Minimum Requirements: The successful candidate needs to have completed Articles + CA (SA) qualification. S/he must have exposure and experience in equity accounting, tax, consolidations and completion of regulatory returns. Experience in a banking environment would be an advantage. Competencies: Strong technical (IFRS) skills. Strong problem-solving abilities. Strong analytical abilities. Ability to use ones own initiative. Attention to detail. Time&self-management Teamwork. Verbal and written communication Business and industry insights Other core competencies Advanced in the use of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint Oracle Hyperion Financial Management(HFM) #J-18808-Ljbffr