Deputy Accounting Manager

SUMMARY:
This global company currently has a 12-month fixed term contract, for a Deputy Accounting Manager. The role will be responsible for providing support to the Finance Manager and/or Financial Controller to maintain the integrity of the financial accounting function in accordance with sound accounting practices, legislation requirements and company policies & standards.

POSITION INFO:

Job Requirements:

• Honours Degree in Accounting.
• Big 4 articles advantageous.
• CIMA or CA (SA) advantageous.
• 3 to 5 years post articles experience with a minimum of 1 to 2 years in a Management role.
• SAP experience essential.
• Strong computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft packages.
• Understand business systems is a necessity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Financial Reporting and analysis function.
• Assist the Financial Manager and Financial Controller in effective tax management.
• Assist the Financial Manager and Financial Controller with effective Corporate Governance.
• Effectively manage the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team.
• Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Fixed Assets.
• Analyse expenditure to minimise risk.
• Effective Treasury/cash management.
• Lead, direct and manage the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.
• Maintain and improve SHERQ performance within the department.
• Manage and implement Continuous Improvements and Projects for the department.

Competencies:

• Excellent financial skills.
• Strong leadership skills, people management skills, thought leadership skills and self-leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Must be able to handle pressure, work independently as well as be a team player, with a positive, self-motivated attitude
• Innovative and forward-thinking outlook with cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity coupled with advanced problem-solving and risk assessment skills
• Assertive, highly ethical and principle-driven with accountability and having the ability to hold others accountable is required.

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