Vacancy Details
Employer: Unique Personnel
Senior Banking and Accountant Manager:
The focus of this role, is twofold. In the first instance it is important to accurately determine that payments received and paid are in line with the company policies and secondly to take responsibility of management accounts.
Senior Banking and Accountant Manager Role Summary
The Responsibilities and duties of the role of the Senior Banking and Account is divided into 3 focus areas: Primary, Secondary and alternative. The primary focus of this role is divided into banking and an accounting role.
The main function is to accurately determine that payments received and paid are in line with company policies and that all bank payment clearance and accuracy is authorised by the person responsible for this role. To be responsible for the management accounts of countries as designated by the Group Financial Executive Director.
This will be a focus, in combination with the secondary and alternative areas, as to how this role will be measured and expected to perform at, in addition, regular and agreed upon formal progress reports to be submitted to the Group Financial Executive Director.
Primary Focus:
Banking:
Manage and reconcile bank balances on a weekly and monthly basis for all bank accounts owned by ADV. Is this all companies or just the one’s that are designated
Approve and release payments sent for release based on confirmation of payment by the person responsible for this position.
Ensure that details on payments are recorded correctly.
Manage and advise the finance team on payments and problems with payments. I wouldn’t say manage here, just advise the finance team
Liaise with the bank on banking needs and payment related matters.
Responsible for banking releaseds and correct payments, made out to bank accounts.
Raise concerns timeously on any banking matters or concerns.
Manage and control all creditor and debtor payments, ensure they are paid timeously and correctly.
Accounting:
Check financial statements for compliance with corporate and country laws and requirements
Provide the company’s external auditors with accounting and financial reports and data
Review financial accounts to identify possible fraud or mistakes in expenditure.
Maintain and analyse general ledger entries.
Keep thorough and accurate financial records.
Participate in reconciliations and audits when needed.
Keep abreast of recent financial industry trends and developments.
Recruit, educate, and inspire team members in the accounting department.
Assess, create, and enhance departmental controls, systems, and practices to improve accuracy and productivity.
Preparing monthly management accounts and other financial reports
Developing and overseeing financial systems and procedures and identifying opportunities to improve these.
Controlling income and expenditure within the business and ensuring that expenditure is in line with budgets
Overseeing accounting technicians and support with generic accountancy tasks
Communicating with all levels within the organisation and being able to present financial information to non - finance members of staff.
Analysing and managing risk within the business
Secondary Focus
Assist the payroll department with the incorporation of their files into the main tax payroll cycle
Understanding and be up to date with payroll files
Ensure that the solution types and requirements of the solution types are adhered to in the tax payroll setup of company rather assist the payroll & solutions department and advise regarding solution types
Manage the team to multitask and are able to cross function when other staff are on leave in the department take out manage
Assist and advise the process specialist in the systemization of the tax payroll for company
Additional Expectations Of The Role, In The Capacity Of Senior Manager
Information sharing, when, needed between yourself and Executive Management
Collaboration on all aspects of the company.
Supporting business development in line with project management best practices.
Supporting company Departments, if and when needed, to ensure that company’s service standards are maintained, and Clients' needs are being met.
Maintain and support, the agreed upon company structure, operations and company values.
Ensure that compliance and regulatory procedures are adhered to.
All above mentioned departmental assistance will only be done through direct collaboration with the relevant Director, and only upon request of the said Director.
The focus of this role, is twofold. In the first instance it is important to accurately determine that payments received and paid are in line with the company policies and secondly to take responsibility of management accounts.
Senior Banking and Accountant Manager Role Summary
The Responsibilities and duties of the role of the Senior Banking and Account is divided into 3 focus areas: Primary, Secondary and alternative. The primary focus of this role is divided into banking and an accounting role.
The main function is to accurately determine that payments received and paid are in line with company policies and that all bank payment clearance and accuracy is authorised by the person responsible for this role. To be responsible for the management accounts of countries as designated by the Group Financial Executive Director.
This will be a focus, in combination with the secondary and alternative areas, as to how this role will be measured and expected to perform at, in addition, regular and agreed upon formal progress reports to be submitted to the Group Financial Executive Director.
Primary Focus:
Banking:
Manage and reconcile bank balances on a weekly and monthly basis for all bank accounts owned by ADV. Is this all companies or just the one’s that are designated
Approve and release payments sent for release based on confirmation of payment by the person responsible for this position.
Ensure that details on payments are recorded correctly.
Manage and advise the finance team on payments and problems with payments. I wouldn’t say manage here, just advise the finance team
Liaise with the bank on banking needs and payment related matters.
Responsible for banking releaseds and correct payments, made out to bank accounts.
Raise concerns timeously on any banking matters or concerns.
Manage and control all creditor and debtor payments, ensure they are paid timeously and correctly.
Accounting:
Check financial statements for compliance with corporate and country laws and requirements
Provide the company’s external auditors with accounting and financial reports and data
Review financial accounts to identify possible fraud or mistakes in expenditure.
Maintain and analyse general ledger entries.
Keep thorough and accurate financial records.
Participate in reconciliations and audits when needed.
Keep abreast of recent financial industry trends and developments.
Recruit, educate, and inspire team members in the accounting department.
Assess, create, and enhance departmental controls, systems, and practices to improve accuracy and productivity.
Preparing monthly management accounts and other financial reports
Developing and overseeing financial systems and procedures and identifying opportunities to improve these.
Controlling income and expenditure within the business and ensuring that expenditure is in line with budgets
Overseeing accounting technicians and support with generic accountancy tasks
Communicating with all levels within the organisation and being able to present financial information to non - finance members of staff.
Analysing and managing risk within the business
Secondary Focus
Assist the payroll department with the incorporation of their files into the main tax payroll cycle
Understanding and be up to date with payroll files
Ensure that the solution types and requirements of the solution types are adhered to in the tax payroll setup of company rather assist the payroll & solutions department and advise regarding solution types
Manage the team to multitask and are able to cross function when other staff are on leave in the department take out manage
Assist and advise the process specialist in the systemization of the tax payroll for company
Additional Expectations Of The Role, In The Capacity Of Senior Manager
Information sharing, when, needed between yourself and Executive Management
Collaboration on all aspects of the company.
Supporting business development in line with project management best practices.
Supporting company Departments, if and when needed, to ensure that company’s service standards are maintained, and Clients' needs are being met.
Maintain and support, the agreed upon company structure, operations and company values.
Ensure that compliance and regulatory procedures are adhered to.
All above mentioned departmental assistance will only be done through direct collaboration with the relevant Director, and only upon request of the said Director.
Candidate Requirements
Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial analysis, financial reporting, budget management, and risk assessment.
Strong knowledge of banking regulations, accounting principles, and HR financial processes.
Leadership Abilities: Proven experience in leading and managing a team of accountants and financial professionals. Ability to set strategic financial goals, delegate tasks effectively, and monitor team performance.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with internal stakeholders and external clients. Strong presentation skills for reporting financial information to senior management and HR leadership.
Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex financial data and trends.
Capable of making strategic financial decisions based on thorough analysis and forecasting.
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