Reporting AccountantSpringer Nature Group

Purpose Of The Job

Macmillan Education South Africa is seeking to appoint an experienced professional to the position of Reporting Accountant to fulfil the following functions:

• Provide effective and value-added in-depth support;
• Prepare and submit various monthly management reports, forecasts and annual budgets; and
• Financial reporting in their area of function across the Southern African region and group.

Requirements

• CA (SA)
• Experience in manufacturing, media or entertainment industry
• Strong Microsoft Office skills - minimum of Advanced skills for Excel
• Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and Syspro knowledge (advantageous)

Competencies

• High intellect with exceptional financial analysis and data interpretation skills.
• Strong technical accounting skills.
• Well-organised administration and process discipline.
• Internal controls knowledge.
• Trained in Finance best practice.
• Commercial minded with intuitive grasp of business economics and commercial strategy.
• Rigorous, energetic and proactive.
• Ability to multi-task/crisis manage and manage tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong communication and presentation skills - persuasive and imaginative.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity.
• Ability to work in a Matrix structure.
• Independent minded with energetic and collaborative disposition.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure reporting is in line with International Financial Reporting Standards and group policies.
• Produce board packs, monthly management accounts and reports.
• Produce budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Assist with submission to group in HFM.
• Implement improvements to the way we report and improve efficiency.
• Keep abreast of changes in IFRS, financial regulations and legislation.
• Respond to group and management queries.
• Assist with year-end process and auditor queries.
• Liaise with relevant parties regarding results and variance analysis.
• Other ad-hoc projects as they arise.