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Role Summary
Role Title:                    Group Financial Accountant
Reports to:                  Group Reporting Manager
Location:                     Maidenhead (hybrid working)

About Logicalis
We are Architects of Change™. We help organisations succeed in a digital-first world.

At Logicalis, we harness our collective technology expertise to help our clients build a blueprint for success, so they can deliver sustainable outcomes that matter.

Our lifecycle services across cloud, connectivity, collaboration and security are designed to help optimise operations, reduce risk and empower employees.

As a global technology service provider, we deliver next-generation digital managed services, to provide our clients with real-time visibility and actionable insights across the performance of their digital ecosystem including availability, user experience, security, economic performance and sustainability.   

Our 7000+ ‘Architects of Change’ are based in 30 territories around the globe, helping our 10,000+ clients across a range of industry sectors, create sustainable outcomes through technology. 
Logicalis has annualised revenues of $1.7 billion, from operations in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Africa.  It is a division of Datatec Limited, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, with revenues of over $4.6 billion.
 
The role
The Group Financial Accountant reports into the Group Reporting Manager and will assist with the timely and accurate completion to the highest standards of the Group’s monthly reporting requirements to the Datatec Head Office team and completion of the Group consolidated statutory accounts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete the monthly reporting, consolidation and disclosure for Logicalis International Group
• Complete the consolidated Logicalis International statutory account drafting
• Review entity statutory accounts for International entities
• Design and update Cognos reports
• Assist the Group Reporting Manager with monitoring, reviewing and understanding the performance of the International Group
• Assist local entities with Cognos and reporting queries
• Assist the Group Reporting Manager in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the Group numbers in line with IFRS
• Assist with the maintenance of executive reporting to ensure accurate and complete information provided
• Assist with the compilation of Audit Committee papers
• Work with the tax manager to ensure tax position and disclosures are accurate
• Engage with external and internal auditors for audit queries 
• Complete monthly forecasts for responsible entities/packs
• Complete annual budgets and three year plans for responsible entities/packs
• Identify and implement process and control efficiencies to the reporting process

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job currently has no supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience//Technical Requirements/Certifications      

Equivalent combination accepted.           

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience / Technical Requirements

• Advanced Excel skills.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office applications.
• IT/telecommunications sector knowledge advantageous.

Certifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified

Other Skills and Abilities

• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS.
• Detail oriented.
• Professional, diligent and results driven.
• Sound communication skills - written, oral, and interpersonal.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, and committed.
• Maintains high integrity with strong ethics and business values.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is constantly required to sit, talk, see, hear, and use hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; move about, climb steps or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. 

Logicalis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to employ people who are qualified by reason of education, training, experience, and demonstrated performance. We value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, marital status, age, height, weight, disability, veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable federal or state laws.
 

How to apply: 

If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter to GroupHR@logicalis.com by Wednesday, 31st of May 2023.