| Position: | Temp Senior Financial Reporting Specialist |
| Department: | Finance |
| Manager/Supervisor: | Chief Financial Officer |
| Position Status: | Temporary (6 months contract) |
| Job Grade | P07 |
| Position Reference Code | SFS07 |
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the position mentioned above.
JOB SUMMARY
The Temp Senior Financial Reporting Specialist is responsible for overseeing and managing the preparation, analysis, and distribution of financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders. They ensure accuracy, compliance with relevant accounting standards, and timely delivery of financial information to support decision-making and regulatory requirements.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Cashbook processing and management
- Cashflow management
- Monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Monthly, quarterly and annual closings
- Manage Accounts receivable, assets and all reporting
- Management of Revenue, Grants and FP Debtors
- Prepare financial statements and working papers.
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements in all financial reporting.
- Preparation of financial reports for internal and external stakeholders (NT, DSAC, Auditors, etc)
- Collaborate with internal departments, such as, corporate governance and Heritage and Knowledge, to gather necessary information for reporting.
- Maintain accurate and organized financial records, ensuring that data reconciliations and audits are performed regularly.
- Assist with internal and external audit process.
- Monitor changes in accounting standards and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance in financial reporting.
- Assist in the development and implementation of reporting processes and controls to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Contribute to special projects related to financial reporting enhancements or system implementations.
- Any Ad hoc as required and directed by Finance Manager.
Experience and Qualifications
- BCom Honours degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CA (SA) Qualification.
- Minimum 2 years post CA (SA) qualification.
- Strong GRAP technical knowledge and knowledge of CaseWare
- Proficiency in financial reporting software and tools.
- Strong knowledge of financial analysis techniques and data interpretation.
- Excellent understanding of regulatory requirements related to financial reporting and disclosure.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
Knowledge
- Strong GRAP technical knowledge and knowledge of CaseWare
- Proficiency in financial reporting software and tools.
- Strong knowledge of financial analysis techniques and data interpretation.
- Excellent understanding of regulatory requirements related to financial reporting and disclosure.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
- Advanced Skills in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation and analysis.
Competencies
- A hands-on individual who can operate independently and with minimum supervision.
- An analytical thinker, able to communicate with clients and staff in a clear and proactive manner.
- Ability to provide an internal service promptly, in accordance with company standards.
- Good planning and organizational skills
- Excellent problem solving and analysing skills.
- Good communication skills
Applications for internal candidates must be on internal application form.
Applications must be emailed to: hr@freedompark.co.za.
All applications must contain a curriculum vitae, certified copies of educational certificates and or other qualifications and identity document. Kindly insert the job reference code on the subject line when applying for the position.
Successful applicants will be subjected to a verification/security clearance.
Closing date is 11th of March 2024.
NB: If you do not receive any response within 14 days of closing days, please assume that your application was not successful.
Correspondence will only be with shortlisted candidates.
