Management Accountant

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Tower Group are currently seeking candidates for their open Management Accountant position in Cape Town, Western Cape through Go Job Search. Are you an experienced candidate looking to take up a Management Accountant role such as with an industry leading company like Tower Group?

Purpose of the position:The successful applicant will be responsible for the gathering and analyzing of financial information, supporting and developing budgets, reporting, information dissemination and analysis. This role will provide direct support to the financial manager/financial management team including: month end processes, audit preparation and execution and other ad hoc tasksMinimum requirements:CA (SA) and minimum 2 years’ experience as an Accountant / Cost Accountant; or equivalent combination of education and experienceKnowledge of financial accounting systems ClearAbility to communicate in EnglishA valid driver’s licenseProficiency in Microsoft packagesClear criminal and credit recordResponsibilities:BudgetingPrepare project specific and organisational budgets as and when needed.Budget development in support of new business activities.Ensure that organisational policies are taken into account in all budgeting processes.Develop and update appropriate templates to assist in budget consolidation, interact with sub-awardees and review budgets prepared by sub-awardees to ensure quality standards are maintained, if applicable.Review budgets prepared by others to ensure quality standards are maintained.ReportingPrepare monthly project specific financial reports in the required templates.Develop templates for presenting financial progress in a simplified way.Prepare monthly consolidated reporting, which includes management accounts.Provide analysis of financial reporting and share insights with relevant staff.Provide insight into whether organisational policies are being adhered to from review of the financial reports.Conduct detailed monthly reviews of sub-awardees progress against contracted requirements and financial documents.Develop and update appropriate templates to assist in report consolidation, may need to interact with sub-awardee, if applicable.Ensure completeness of reports to the underlying records.Review reports prepared by others to ensure quality standards are maintained.ForecastingFacilitate accurate forecasting for projects by working with the financial management team and relevant programmed staff.Create and maintain relevant templates for accurate and regular forecasting.Clearly document and provide insight to senior management on the assumptions used for forecasting.Review forecasting prepared by others (e.g. accountants, compliance officers) and provide feedback and insight to ensure accuracy.AdministrationEnsure that budgets, reports, forecasts or presentations are prepared in the required templates and are quality controlled.Ensure that rules and regulations are appropriately incorporated into budgets and that adherence is maintained within the organisation.Perform other duties as assigned.Ensure that all work is clearly documented and backed up as necessary.Stakeholder engagementMaintain and build productive relationships with external stakeholders (funders, government, auditors etc.).Maintain and build productive relationships with internal stakeholders.Financial management supportAssist the financial management team in: o Finalising month end processes (reviewing of batches, review month end journals) o Preparing for and executing efficient and compliant audit processes o Monitor and review validity, accuracy and completeness of the financial accounts o Support the finance team in meeting deadlines, while maintaining quality standardsSkills, competencies and abilities:Previous exposure within NGO/NPO environmentAbility to work with and create financial modelling tools within Microsoft Excel (advanced)Strong understanding of business and finance principlesExpert understanding of current accounting principlesAbility to analyse and summarise complex informationGood oral and written communication skillsGood analytical and numerical abilitiesGood attention to detailAbility to work accurately under pressureDeadline drivenAbility to take initiative and work independentlyMotivate and co-ordinate people, tasks and resources to achieve deadlines.

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