Senior Financial Accountant

Recruiter:

SHARON NUROCK RECRUITMENT CC

Job Ref:

DUR002265/SN

Date posted:

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

R650 000 per annum - negotiable

SUMMARY:
Our client, a projects based marine construction company, currently seeks a Senior Financial Accountant, for their short-term contract. You will work autonomously, having responsibility for ensuring the integrity, timeliness and efficiency of financial accounting, reporting and KPIs and controls.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

Chartered Accountant (SA).
Relevant experience in a Senior Finance or Accounting related role essential.
Sound knowledge of IFRS applicable in this arena (IFRS19, 9, etc.).
Management experience pref.
Experience in construction/engineering type environment pref.

Accountabilities:

Reconcile management accounts and balance sheets.
Lead the Accountant to create clear objectives, coach, supervise, develop and provide technical assistance.
Maintain integrity of the company’s ledgers through transaction approvals, regular reviews and monthly reconciliations.
Assist in preparation of statutory accounts.
Oversee/prepare VAT returns and other statutory reporting.
Manage fixed asset reporting.
Main contact point for External Auditors ensuring audits run smoothly.
Overhead reporting across divisions.
Gatekeeper of the Buildsmart Accounting software including general overview of accounting transactions, correction of any erroneous postings, closing of ledgers for periods.
Monitor and control month-end reporting process to tight reporting deadlines.
Complete other regular adhoc corporate requirements.
Prepare provisional and annual corporate tax computations.
Ensure compliance with all corporate internal controls, adherence to internal audit recommendations and keeping financial reporting documents documentation.

Competencies:

Accuracy and completeness of financial records.
Timely and accurate reporting.
Strong IT skills including experience in using Microsoft Office.
Ability to multi-task in a busy working environment
Able to prioritise work and ability to manage time in order to meet deadlines.
Change implementation experience.
Successful experience of managing people and teams.

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