Finance Officer – Cape Town

Role Summary

The Finance Officer’s role, acting on a Assistant Manager level, is to support the Head of Finance in delivering an effective support service across each of Altum Group’s locations. They will have a range of responsibilities and will be adaptable, managing workload to meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Keeping accurate records for daily transactions across multiple companies and jurisdictions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and expenses;
• Processing monthly, quarterly and ad hoc billing runs working with the business to ensure billing is carried out accurately;
• Keeping accurate monthly Balance Sheet reconciliation records for all Balance Sheet items;
• Carrying out monthly and quarterly Financial Controls as required, including on revenue lines, cost lines and Balance Sheet lines;
• Reconcile bank statements and understand the cashflow;
• Liaising with 3rd parties such as vendors, auditors and tax advisors as required;
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports;
• Ensuring statutory filings are completed within applicable deadlines;
• Performing other duties as necessary to support the Finance team and wider business and generally act in the best interests of the division by supporting team members;
• Supporting the business with development of meaningful management information, to ultimately influence key business stakeholders in the decision making process;
• Working with Finance and wider Altum teams to improve reporting efficiency and accuracy;
• Assisting with reviewing and implementing financial policies where necessary;
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues both in immediate department and wider departments/jurisdictions as required

Qualifications and Experience

• ​Minimum of 3 years’ progressive experience in the Financial Services Industry
• Hold a suitable professional qualification (SAICA, SAIPA etc.)
• Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent relationship management skills for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data.
• Ability to motivate and to lead others by example.

Personal Attributes

• ​Proactive and self-motivated.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Professional and discreet manner.
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work