Senior Financial Accountant
Description
WE THINK CUSTOMER
- Liaising with external accountants to complete audit requirements and income tax obligations
- Providing weekly flash reports to business leaders showing key financial information with commentary
- Responding to internal and external enquiries in a timely manner, escalating any concerns to the Group Finance Manager
WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance officers
- Allocate tasks and responsibilities to ensure efficient workflow
- Oversee the recording and processing of financial transactions, including bank transactions, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.
- Ensure all transactions are accurately recorded in a timely manner.
- Monitor daily accounting operations to ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
- Completing assigned general ledger and account reconciliations accurately and within the required timeframes
- Assisting with the preparation of month-end accounts to ensure overall department deadlines are met
- Updating the cashflow document daily to ensure it remains accurate and up to date at all times.
- Manage landlord queries/accounts/payments
- Reconciling lease payments against IFRS lease schedules, working with leasing team and Finance Officer to resolve discrepanciesin a timely manner
- Leading by example and ensuring the team understand and represent The Big 5
WE CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO
- Identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions and raising with the Group Finance Manager
- Assisting with implementation of new systems and processes
- Assisting the Group Finance Manager with managing the finance team’s workflow, planning and allocation of tasks
- Opportunities to improve financial performance and/or reduce business risks are recommended
WE ARE HUNGRY FOR SUCCESS
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
- Streamline accounting procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
WE BELIEVE IN EACH OTHER
- Your direct reports receive continuous coaching and support and consistently meet their personal KPIs
- Ownership of key P&L areas such as IT and marketing, including tracking expenditure at a vendor level, working with business stakeholders to understand cost drivers and ensure all costs are accrued
- Providing task-related feedback to team members and escalating any feedback to the Group Finance Manager
- Sharing technical experience and knowledge with the team to develop their skills continually
- Reviewing the team’s work from a technical perspective and providing direction and advice as needed
MEASUREMENTS OF SUCCESS
- The transactional team consistently meets the deadlines with high standard of output
- Account reconciliations are completed accurately and within the required timeframes
- Month-end and year-end reporting deadlines are consistently met
- All tax and compliance obligations are lodged and paid on time
- Feedback from stakeholders on support level is consistently positive
- All transactions are completed in a timely and accurate manner