This role will initially be based in our Cape Town offices.
This role presents an opportunity to work for a global organization with international career prospects to work in the United States.
- ** Honours/Post Graduate Degree in Accounting or similar essential**:
- ** CA(SA) or CIMA Preferred**:
- ** 5 - 7 years business experience in accounting and reporting**:
- 3 - 4 years supervisory experience is preferred
- Experience with Manufacturing is preferred.
***Attributes**:
- High-energy, experienced accounting professional who can provide unparalleled support to GVW business units
- Strong accounting and reporting skills.
- Detail-focused, highly analytical orientation
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively and hands on approach to solve problems.
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
- Solid understanding of GAAP and internal controls
- Knowledge of Quick Books preferred.
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a level of success
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel required.
***Additional responsibilities will include, but not be limited to**:
- Responsible for the daily execution of financial and accounting functions (including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Cash)
- Reconcile accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements for discrepancies and alert management, as necessary.
- Prepare monthly financial statements for specific business units.
- Assist with external audit activity with banks and tax auditors including planning, preparation, data gathering.
- Proactively interact with various departments throughout the organization to provide information necessary to assist in their decision-making processes, improve profitability and maintain proper accounting procedures.
- Perform additional duties and assist with other projects upon request from management.
- As a trusted business advisor to the senior management team, undertake responsibilities such as the following:
- Work with business unit managers to develop data measurement and reporting system to report and project results against established models.
- Provide insight on business opportunities and risks and financial considerations.
- Provide financial insight into business performance while helping inform and support decision-making processes interfacing with business leaders including Presidents, CFO's, COO's, CTO's, and Vice President
- Communicate financial performance to respective business owners and assist the business with ad-hoc requests and special projects.
- Evaluate data, prepare forecasts, and analyzes trends in sales, operations, manufacturing, information systems, general business conditions and other areas.
- Support/assist in preparation of quarterly forecast and annual budget cycle through the preparation of reporting and analysis.
What does it take to be a part of our team?
CHARACTER: We look for people with integrity, honesty, loyalty, humility, and who do not engage in internal politics.
PROACTIVE: You are a doer, self-made and have led big changes.
RESULTS DRIVEN: You are a "finisher", get things done, and like to win.
ENTERPRISING: You think outside the box, can work in agile, unstructured environments, and don't reinvent the wheel.
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE: You have a global view resulting from work with sophisticated international companies.
SENSE OF URGENCY: You act with the realization that efficiency is vital to success.
HIGHLY COLLABORATIVE: Collaboration is the fuel of our business, whether it is between employees, partners, or customers. You are a driving force for continued efficiency among everyday tasks and a necessity for improving the outcomes of business activities.
