Chartered Accountant

The purpose of this Chartered Accountant role is to develop annual budgets and rolling financial forecasts and provide strategic financial advice to senior management and the board.

The role is based on-site in Springbok, Northern Cape. You will be part of an organisation that invests in its people and its tools. This is a stable position with long-term prospects for committed candidates. If this sounds like the right fit, we would love to hear from you.

• Provide strategic financial advice to senior management and the board on financial performance, risk, and growth opportunities.
• Lead and manage the external audit process, preparing audit files, responding to queries, and ensuring timely sign-off of financial statements.
• Ensure full compliance with all tax legislation and regulatory requirements, managing preparation and submission of all tax returns.
• Manage cash flow and working capital effectively, including preparing cash flow forecasts and managing banking relationships.
• Mentor and develop finance team members, conducting performance reviews, identifying training needs, and fostering continuous improvement.

• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen to understand the broader context of financial decisions.
• For credit roles, thorough understanding of credit risk assessment methodologies and experience with credit rating models.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling and analysis using Microsoft Excel including building integrated three-statement models.
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or economics with an honours degree or postgraduate qualification strongly preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• In-depth knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards, tax legislation, and the Companies Act in South Africa.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex financial data and present findings clearly.