Group Accountant

LOCATION

South Africa - Remote working

DEPARTMENT

Finance

DIRECT REPORT

Group Finance Director

Systech is a leading global construction consultancy with a proven track record of delivering value for its clients on major infrastructure projects around the world. We are a privately owned business that is operated and managed by passionate industry experts.

The business is forward thinking and has strategically selected South Africa as a centre of excellence and regional business support hub. The decision has resulted in members of our HR, IT, Business Development, Recruitment, and operational teams successfully transferring to the region.

This is the first finance role to be based in South Africa, but the intention is to subsequently migrate the function in a measured and phased way when appropriate. The decision to adopt this remote working strategy out of South Africa is supported by the implementation of the latest communications software & systems.

The Group Accountant position plays a key role within the business. This is a person with strong communication and cross-Group collaboration skills, as they are responsible for the financial day-to-day running of UK & Europe and International Finance operations.

Bringing together UK/EUR, APAC, MEA and Americas monthly accounts, including: creditor and debtor figures, cash-flow and producing monthly Group Management Accounts and annual Group Statutory Accounts; with explanatory footnotes and other supporting and supplemental schedules and exhibits for each account submission.

And ensuring Group billing is issued to Clients by Calendar Day 5 each month. Success in this role depends on compliance with the monthly and annual closing and audit timetable, issued by the Group Finance Director. This is a role for someone ready to take the next step towards driving a team to perform and deliver to tight deadlines leading by example, where necessary.

Essential Duties

Group Statutory Accounting and Reporting

• Preparation of monthly and annual accounts and reports
• Have an in-depth and current understanding of the Company’s cash-flow position, and how this relates to its financial obligations;
• Understand and have experience in year-end consolidation processes and considerations, having worked with auditors and being able to satisfy all field work enquires;
• Support Systech advisors (both UK and overseas) in the preparation of monthly or quarterly tax returns;
• Act as a central Point of Contact and report, for the Group’s Finance personnel, globally;
• Escalate any problematical issues immediately to the Group Finance Director.

Group Budgets

• Management of Group budgeting process, consolidation of group budgets;
• Reporting monthly actual -v- plan within the monthly Management Accounts.

What We Need

Competencies

• Excellent people skills, collaborative with an ability to fit well with a new team.
• Analysis and Reporting – adept in Excel, analysing data and producing meaningful statistics.
• Communication and Presentation – a high level of articulate and concise communication.
• IT Proficiency / Problem Solving.
• Technical Industry and/or Profession Expertise.
• Attention to detail a given / A quick thinker.
• Adaptable and flexible in approach.

Work Experience

• Qualified with management accounts experience.
• Grounding in audit experience a definite advantage.
• Statutory reporting for an international company, including consolidation of annual accounts.
• Work calmly under pressure.

Education

• Graduate or similar level higher education – ACCA / ACA or CIMA

What We Can Offer

• An established and experienced finance department
• A collaborative and hardworking team culture
• Career progression opportunities available to those who excel
• A remote based role in a desirable location (South Africa)
• Regular team socials
• To be a part of an established and successful business
• Work permit / visa provided once the individual passes their probation
• Occasional international travel
• Experienced colleagues and leadership team
• Medical Cover
• 1 month notice period