Assistant Financial Controller

Direct message the job poster from ZAQ Group of CompaniesThe ZAQ Group is looking for an Assistant Financial Controller to assist in the management of statutory and regulatory reporting functions for a UK Project.Key AccountabilitiesAssist in the delivery of statutory, management and regulatory reporting requirementsLead the delivery of the implementation of the new reporting standards applicable 1 January Work closely with the senior finance team to deliver financial (Management Information) MIPreparation of Group VAT returns (in the UK)Review of reporting schedules and accounting inputs produced by finance colleaguesReview of final outputs by Finance Operations and Revenue Reconciliations TeamsCo-preparation of Board and Management Meeting papers and attendance at meetings if requiredReports due to debt providers and company ownersFinancial modelling supporting the preparation of Regulatory Reports due by the Finance teamParticipate actively in projects, both strategic and compliance basedCo-ordination of External and Internal Audit activitiesAdvise the Group Financial Controller on technical accounting and regulatory matters impacting the business and the wider group, including contributing to accounting policyInput into budget / forecasting process for the businessSkills and ExperienceQualified accountant (CA(SA), CIMA, SAIPA)2 to 5 years' experience (post articles)Experience in the UK (or any northern hemisphere) financial services environment will be beneficial – whether partly articles, complete articles or work experienceSolutions orientedStrong technical accounting, regulatory and financial skillsExcellent financial applications and systems skillsStrong interpersonal skillsThe ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and the ability to challenge sources of dataAbility to manage junior finance colleagues, help to coach, mentor and develop their progressionAbility to work remotelyLocationSomerset West / Cape TownSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeContractJob functionAccounting / Auditing and Finance

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