Tax and Reporting Accountant

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consolidation of month-end financial information and reporting to various stakeholders. This will include monthly and quarterly reporting packs to head office as well as assisting with internal reporting to various Business Units.  

• Uploading of Actual, Forecast, and Budget information onto Hyperion & Prevero

• Supervise the preparation and consolidation of annual financial statements and other statutory reporting as and when required.

• Review of Intercompany transactions and ensuring compliance with both tax and statutory requirements.

• Local contact for Canada regarding all Hyperion and reporting-related queries

• Preparation of financial input for quarterly Board and monthly EXCO pack

• Integration of commercial and financial reporting

• Performing the tax calculations and management of tax returns for WSP – Income tax, Vat, WHT, and PAYE. Paying special attention to filing dates.

• Assistance with internal and external audits

• Provide oversite into the management of the financial and commercial reporting team.

• Preparation of DSO (days sales outstanding) calculations (monthly and forecast)

• Participate in the monthly and quarterly review of Business Unit’s – Gain understanding of business.

• Review the consolidation of quarterly forecasts for WSP Africa

• Perform adhoc reviews/investigation into Business unit performance as required.

• Perform merger and acquisition activities as and when required.

• Manage and simplify the statutory structure of WSP Africa and associated entities.

Responsibilities

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you

• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm

• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• -6 years post-qualifying experience as a CA(SA) / CTA with articles
• Advanced excels skills essential – need to provide evidence of Excel modeling.
• Oracle and Hyperion experience non-negotiable
• Good technical background in IFRS
• Good understanding of tax
• Consulting experience preferable
• Africa Exposure is an advantage.
• Excellent people management skills and ability to work with people on all levels of the business.
• Flair for business with commercial savvy
• Proactive, organized, and strong personal drive
• Adaptable and resourceful in an ever-changing environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound organizational and time-management skills
• Attention to detail.

KEY COMPETENCIES AND GENERIC SKILLS:

• Excellent people management skills and ability to work with people on all levels of the business.
• Flair for business with commercial savvy
• Proactive, organized, and strong personal drive
• Adaptable and resourceful in an ever-changing environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound organizational and time-management skills
• Attention to detail
• Building and maintaining relationship