SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Our Hilton based client is looking for a Financial Manager / Senior Accountant to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management, accounting, and tender pricing, with excellent supervisory and organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare ad hoc bid/tender pricing including quotes, costing, variation orders, and additional services for tenders/bids nationwide.
- Manage Accounts Receivables by invoicing municipalities per contracts, Service Level Agreements, and Tender Awards.
- Oversee Accounts Payables, verify creditor reconciliations, ensure timely payments, and manage costs within budget.
- Supervise and train the bookkeeper to ensure accurate monthly capture and reconciliation of accounting records.
- Monitor and balance intercompany loans and debtors/creditors.
- Lead the preparation of various financial statements and reports.
- Maintain the company’s asset register and conduct periodic asset counts.
- Oversee accounting functions including general and subsidiary ledgers, revenue distribution, depreciation, costs, payroll, property, and operating expenses in compliance with policies.
- Prepare and maintain annual budgets, monitor variances, and track project budgets versus actuals.
- Ensure proper backup and security of the accounting system.
- Prepare and submit accurate monthly VAT returns to SARS.
- Assist with audit preparation.
- Process and submit payroll and UFiling.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience in a senior financial role within a corporate environment.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, tender/bid pricing, and municipal invoicing.
- Experience supervising accounting staff and managing financial systems.
- Proficient in preparing management accounts, budgets, and financial reports.
- Knowledge of South African VAT and SARS filing requirements.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Integrity and commitment to confidentiality.
Suitable applications can be emailed to
Note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
