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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Johannesburg
Financial Accountant
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: 1000159
  Johannesburg
 
Employment Equity:
Historically disadvantaged South Africans will be given preference.
Nando's shall apply the affirmative action principals as set out in the Employment Equity Policy.
 
Requirements:
Purpose of the Role:

Responsible for completing financial reports, Taxation and accounts required by statutory bodies and legislation to ensure that the organisation complies to regulatory reporting requirements.

Qualifications
Minimum:

BCom Accounting or related degree
Completed SAICA Articles

Advantageous:

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Chartered Accountant (CA) or Chartered Global Management Accountant (CIMA)

Legal Requirement:

Clean credit record

Knowledge & Skills:

Advanced: IFRS, Income Tax & VAT legislation, statutory laws, remuneration best practice
Advanced: Oral & written communication, analytical ability, financial acumen
Intermediate: Presentation skills
Advanced: Microsoft Office proficiency

Experience
Minimum:

3–5 years in financial management, accounting, or a similar environment

Advantageous:

3–5 years in a statutory accounting role
At least 2 years in a supervisory/leadership capacity


Key Responsibilities:

1. Statutory Financial Reporting & Compliance

Assist with the review, draft and update of financial policies
Assess internal controls and manages compliance within policies, as well as compliance with all regulatory bodies and escalate discrepancies to relevant management and stakeholders
Responsible for the preparation of a quarterly Covenant Compliance Report
Preparation of statutory and financial year end accounts, financial statements and Taxation
Processes the contribution earnings and distributions of the Employee Trust Initiative
Oversee all Income tax and VAT related functions, and attend to income tax and VAT related queries
Prepare accurate balance sheet reports and cash flow reports periodically
Report on current cash flow as well as future cash flow projections
Respond to all financial queries
Perform general ad hoc administration duties regarding compliance as and when required
Coordinate the effective running of the annual audit process to ensure the meeting of deadlines for the Annual Financial Statements and Taxation
Maintenance and submission of statutory company filings
Liaising with the property division to ensure lease records are accurately maintained in a timely manner for use in budgeting and financial reporting
Business partnering with the property team on reviewing business cases for reasonability and performing valuations on casas for acquisition, sale and revamp purposes using the valuation model


2. Treasury Management

Assist with efficient treasury management across the restaurant business accounts
Assist with optimization of the treasury structure on a regular basis, ensuring minimal interest leakage
Analysing and reporting of overall cash flow liquidity and capital efficiencies
Identify and pursue working capital opportunities and accelerating cash flows



3. Cash & People Management

Coordinate activities of Cash Book in order to ensure that the region’s operational requirements are met
Actively manage the performance and potential of the Regional Cash Book, providing upskilling, coaching, mentorship and leadership to support problem solving, assess productivity and recommend changes where required
Work with the People Team in dealing with grievances and disciplinary issues and ensures their effective resolution
Create an engaged and motivated workforce by establishing an environment that fosters collaboration through effective communication, trust, enjoyment, wellbeing, learning and development
Partner with the Cash Book to set personal development goals and provides feedback on a regular basis to build their capabilities

 
Remuneration:
 
 
Starting Date:
2026/03/27
 
PLEASE NOTE
- Closing date: 2026/04/06
 
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