Head of Accounting

SUMMARY:
Equal Opportunity Head of Accounting, International Shipping Industry, Port Elizabeth (R1.5M)

POSITION INFO:

Equal Opportunity Head of Accounting, International Shipping Industry, Port Elizabeth ( R1,5M pa ) 

Our Client, an International Shipping Group is seeking to URGENTLY appoint a dynamic Head of Accounting to not only lead, but mentor and inspire a team of direct reports, based in their Port Elizabeth Operations Finance Business Unit.   

MAIN PURPOSE FOR THE ROLE:

• Report directly into the CFO
• Supervise the accounting, treasury, and tax function
• Assist with controlling tasks.
• Oversee the Financial reporting function.  

KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum CA (SA)
• Minimum 5 – 10 years Post-Articles experience
• Sound knowledge on IFRS Account Framework and tax legislation
• Excellent SAP Accounting Function working knowledge
• Excellent computer literacy in MS Office
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
• Strong attention to detail

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS (KPA’S):

• Supervise accounting function
• Ensure timely completion of monthly and annual Group reporting.
• Draft financial statements and manage the statutory audit on behalf of the legal entity.
• Responsible for treasury function including taking responsibility for ongoing treasury cash position and cashflow forecasts reported to Group
• Responsible for tax function including quarterly and annual group tax reporting and filing all tax returns with local tax authority
• Assist with controlling tasks including budgeting and forecasting
• Leads, mentors and develops a high performing team of  finance staff

APPLY NOW !

PLEASE NOTE:

• This is an Equal Opportunity position “open-to-all” ethnic designations
• Closing date for applications is 16th April 2021
• Should you not receive our relayed invitation for an interview with the client within two weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application has not been unsuccessful.
• The client reserves the right to make an appointment aligned to their Resource Requirement Plan.
• The client reserves the right not to make an appointment.  

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