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Work location: | South Africa, Olifantsfontein |
Role: | Accounting / Banking / Finance |
Date of last update: | 08/03/2024 2024-06-08 |
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We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive, accurate and project orientated Chief Accountant to join our team in South Africa.
In the role as Chief Accountant you will:
• Be responsible of the AR operations, AP operations, IC operations, GL operations, Fixed Assets accounting, Treasury and reconciliation of general ledger accounts
• Be responsible for submitting the monthly financial reporting to the group on 2nd working day
• Coordinate and provide information to the external auditors for the annual audit process
• Be responsible for all taxes obligation, coordinate the external consultants for statutory accounts and taxes preparation and submission
• Be responsible for the credit management and credit collection
• Be responsible for treasury management • Monitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and company procedures (Group Accounting Manual and appendices, Credit Policy etc..)
• Be responsible for the internal controls related to financial reporting
• Contact person for customers and suppliers on accounting topics • Be responsible for other government requirements (e.g. POPI, EMP Equity, Skills development, …)
• Leading the team and ensuring a high performing organization with high motivation and satisfaction according to group accounting principles
• Other tasks agreed with the Head of Group Accounting (for example Payroll support, Analysis, be part of assigned projects, …)
Competences & Skills
• Bachelor/Master Degree in relevant field - in finance Accounting / Auditing
• 3+ years of experience working as Chief Accountant in an international company or worked as an auditor
• SAIPA membership is a must • Good IT skills, in particular MS Office; excellent Excel
• Knowledge of ERP & BI system is a must • Good leadership and communication skills
• Good organizational and time management skills • Good in problem solving skills and result oriented
• Business ethics and transparency in teamwork
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans
• Available to travel 10-15 days to the headquarter in Italy
Type of contract: | Permanent job |
Employment duration: | No length of employment period |
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