Group Accountant

Our client is looking for a mature Group Accountan t to join their company Key requirement Solid working track record in financial reporting and accounting preferably in professional services or construction B Com honors, CA (SA) or CIMA Sound knowledge of income tax Expert in ERP systems  Develop and continually project a strong sense of ownership of your scope of work and expand your role in the office Act with the utmost integrity and trust in your dealings with clients, directors, shareholders and staff members Be proactive in your approach to your work and deal with problems in an efficient manner Build trust through personal conduct Key responsibilities Take and maintain responsibility for the maintenance, operation and proactive application of financial management tools and reporting systems relevant to the Group businesses and their business environment Continually develop appropriate types of financial reports related to the businesses to enable better planning and better-quality decision making and risk management Use the Deltek Vision suite software applications as an accounting and reporting platform.  Use the VIP payroll administration software and ESS for leave applications Issue statements and invoices to the clients, based on proactive study and understanding of commercial agreements concluded between the companies and their clients Regularly review and maintain the Chart of Accounts Attend Board meetings of all companies held once every 4 months  Improve cash flow through efficient and regular invoicing Manage inter company invoicing for the use of shared resources and equipment  Maintain compliance with SARS, the compensation commissioner and the CIPC in respect of the required regular returns. Assist with the financial documentation of bids, proposals and design competitions as the situation arise. Advise the directors on withholding tax provisions in different countries on the African continent, where the company carries out project work and ensure these provisions are priced into bids that are made to international clients