Accounting and Finance Manager

Recruiter:

Stratogo

Job Ref:

FRD000193/KB

Date posted:

Sunday, December 4, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

1 Monthly

JOB SUMMARY:
Client based in JHB seeks the services of an Accounting and Finance Manager responsible for preparing and submitting the annual Financial Statements in accordance with applicable regulations and coordinating the external audit. Supervises the correct recording of business operations and their proper documentation in cooperation with the accountants in the Company's Shared Service Center in Poland. Responsible for the correct settlement of taxes (VAT, CIT, real estate, and other taxes). Prepares, agrees, and analyzes accounts in terms of prepayments, special purpose funds, VAT, social security, remuneration, and taxes on remuneration. Responsible for reporting as per South African GAAP. Responsible for preparing statistical and financial management reports. Responsible for all control activities related to the processes that are the subject of the Sarbanes Oxley Act 404. Support and plays an active role in the implementation of the FI/CO SAP Module.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Quality-Related Functions and Responsibilities:

Responsible for applying company guidelines, governmental guidelines, transfer pricing guidelines, and relevant standards established for accounting and bookkeeping.
Ensures that the Local Control Department is properly responding to internal and external demand. This includes maintaining appropriate accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
Provides technical accounting expertise to finance team members as required and directs the preparation and formal review of local financial reports and statements.

Position Dimensions (Scope) (e.g. reporting structure, personnel responsibility, decision-making authority, budget responsibility)

· Reports to regional finance manager.
· Manages external accounting resources as needed.
· Has a good understanding of tax regulations in the SADC zone and major African markets (Nigeria, Kenya, Angola).
· Contributes to defining annual budgets.
· Has oversight and reporting responsibility for spending of the local entity.

Contacts (internal/ external)
· Strong collaboration with Company's SSC in Poland
· Interacts with regional headquarters functions on Financial Reporting, Tax, Treasury, SOX, and other projects within the company's EMEA
· Interaction with auditors and government agencies in South Africa

Skills (manual, self-expression, planning, organizing)
· Qualified SAICA Chartered Accountant;
· At least 5 years of experience as a Senior Accountant in an international manufacturing company;
· Proven knowledge of the accounting (IFRS & South African GAAP) and Tax regulations;
· Experience with SOX;
· Fluency in English is a must;
· Knowledge of an SAP is a strong plus ;
· ERP implementation experience is a plus;
· Good knowledge of MS Office, in particular, Excel;
· Well-developed analytical and planning skills;
· An strong team player, with an entrepreneurial mindset, willing to “roll up his/her sleeves“;
· Unquestionable integrity;
· Mining, Industry, and/or Automotive experience is a plus;
· Exposure to international payment instruments (letters of credit, bank draft, etc) is a plus.

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