. Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting and Annual Financial Statements Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements for the Company and its subsidiaries in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Prepare interim financial reporting schedules, supporting calculations and disclosure notes for review by the Manager.
Assist with the preparation of year-end financial reporting packs and statutory financial statements.
Perform reconciliations and verify the accuracy and completeness of financial information used in financial reporting.
Research new and revised IFRS requirements and summarise their potential impact for consideration by the Manager.
Assist in preparing accounting position papers and technical accounting memoranda for review by the Manager.
Support the assessment and documentation of appropriate accounting treatments for transactions in accordance with applicable IFRS requirements.
Monitor financial reporting deadlines and assist in ensuring the timely completion of reporting deliverables.
Maintain organised records of financial statements, working papers and supporting documentation.
3.2 External Audit Support Coordinate the preparation and submission of audit schedules, supporting documentation and working papers under the guidance of the Manager.
Assist with coordinating the annual external audit process and monitoring the progress of audit activities.
Serve as a day-to-day coordination contact for routine auditor requests, escalating technical matters and significant queries to the Manager.
Track audit information requests and follow up with relevant departments to ensure timely submission of information.
Assist in investigating and resolving audit queries by gathering relevant financial information and supporting evidence.
Maintain an audit query tracker and monitor outstanding items to ensure they are addressed within agreed timelines.
Document audit findings and assist in coordinating management responses.
Monitor the implementation of agreed corrective actions arising from external audit findings and report outstanding matters to the Manager.
3.3 Internal Audit and Internal Controls Assist the Manager with planning and coordinating risk-based internal audit activities.
Conduct assigned reviews of financial transactions, operational processes and compliance with internal policies and procedures.
Test the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls in accordance with approved audit plans.
Document audit procedures performed, evidence obtained, findings identified and recommendations made.
Identify potential control weaknesses and report findings to the Manager for assessment and further action.
Assist with investigations into suspected irregularities, fraud risks or control breaches when assigned.
Maintain a register of internal audit findings and monitor progress against agreed corrective actions.
Support initiatives aimed at improving internal controls, operational efficiency and compliance with established procedures.
3.4 Tax Management and Compliance Assist in preparing corporate income tax, Value Added Tax (VAT), Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE), withholding tax and other applicable tax returns.
Compile tax computations, reconciliations and supporting documentation for review and approval by the Manager.
Maintain a tax compliance calendar and monitor submission and payment deadlines.
Assist in reconciling tax accounts and investigating differences between accounting records and tax returns.
Support the preparation of responses to routine tax queries and information requests from tax authorities.
Assist in preparing documentation for tax audits, inspections and reviews.
Monitor changes in applicable tax legislation and communicate relevant developments to the Manager.
Identify and escalate potential tax discrepancies, exposures and compliance risks.
Assist with transfer pricing, international tax and cross-border tax compliance documentation where…