Head of Accounting & Reporting South

As part of the Finance Team, you will be responsible for leading the Accounting and Reporting function within the region. The position is responsible for ensuring robust accounting and reporting processes and thus secure information quality, compliance and diligent reporting to external and internal stakeholders. You will be in charge of setting the direction, building and leading a high performing team but also executing hands on transactions;

whilst ensuring consistency maintained across the region where possible. The position is responsible for ensuring full compliance with both group accounting and reporting guidelines as well as with local statutory requirements.

You will be in charge of a team of 6 people and will report directly to the Finance Director.

• All Financial Reporting (Internal and External, statutory and Government)
• Adherence to Global Accounting Manuals and therefore creating a valid single version of the truth that reflects the financial status of the company
• Accounting - responsible for all postings in both sub & general ledger
• Monthend postings along with reconciliation of major balance sheet accounts
• Monthly Closing & Reporting Package Preparation
• Asset Tracking / Activation – Depreciation Runs
• Cash Flow analysis
• Tax calculations & reporting
• Supporting business projects from a finance perspective as well as driving finance initiatives (Regional & Global)