Signature Careers – Chartered Accountant

Job Description:

We provide VIP services to business and private aircraft customers. They land their aircraft with us and we do everything we can to deliver a truly exceptional service …we don’t just aim to please, at Signature we aim to exceed all expectations and offer a truly 5-star experience. We are a global Company with locations across the world. In our EMEA region we have multiple locations – London, Milan, Paris, Luton, Manchester, Cape Town and Athens to name a few. Our local culture is focused on amazing delivery to the customer, business and personal growth – whilst having fun of course! We have a diverse customer base and see the upmost benefits of a diverse workforce; therefore, we are committed to continuing to be an equal opportunities employer.

Job Responsibilities:

• Sage month-end / year-end close offs of all sub-ledgers.
• Chase overdue invoices by telephone, email & letter within agreed timescales.
• Cash flow management.
• Ensure monthly balance sheet reconciliations are completed on a timely basis and for these to be reviewed.
• Submission of annual/monthly financial reporting packs to HQ for the Region.
• Support for compliance with local financial reporting requirements, the principal item being the local statutory financial statements.
• Working with Finance Manager to cover off all responsibilities.
• Support improvement of the Region’s control environment.
• Provide financial support to regional and head office management on any projects as appropriate (M&A, cost saving initiatives, Group Reporting etc)
• Maintains base insurance requirements and complete annual Group Insurance Questionnaire.
• Any other duties as required by the Finance Manager.
• Support for internal and external auditors.
• Business partner the Station Manager including the provision of financial support to assist in the effective management of the operations.
• Provide regular insightful variance analysis within the context of market and budget/forecast.
• Ensure procedures/technical support is in place to comply with local tax reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of South African Accounting, Tax and Payroll legislation
• Support for accounting and transacting for purchase to pay, order to cash, general ledger, fixed asset and tax accounting where applicable.
• Support management of the Payroll System and Pension Fund Scheme and ensure that payments are made to Staff, SARS, Pension Fund and
• Medical Aid Providers to set timetables, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Support FP&A team in generation of budgets, forecasts and flashes.

Job Requirements:

• High level of integrity
• Attention to detail and strong work ethic
• 5+ years’ experience in industry
• Ability to manage up as well as down
• Strong excel skills essential
• Ability to operate effectively under tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, or related field required
• CIMA / CA
• Knowledge of Region’s accounts systems SAGE
• Ability to speak Afrikaans

Job Details:

Company: Signature Flight Support

Vacancy Type: Temporary

Job Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, SA

Application Deadline: N/A

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