Job Description

Job & Company Description:
My client, a leading construction firm dedicated to excellence. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and integrity, they deliver exceptional construction solutions across diverse sectors. They are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Accountant to join their finance department and contribute to their continued success. As an Accountant in the construction industry, where you'll play a pivotal role in managing the day-to-day accounting, taxation, and operational functions for their East and West Africa divisions. Reporting directly to the Financial Manager of the division, you'll be responsible for ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and operational efficiency across both divisionsDuties:

• Accounting Function:

• Prepare and maintain Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Generate journals for necessary accounting adjustments
• Collaborate with external auditors for statutory audits and prepare financial statements
• Assist the Financial Manager with ad hoc tasks as needed
• Taxation Function:

• Prepare monthly VAT reconciliations
• Compile monthly withholding tax reconciliations
• Calculate quarterly provisional tax
• Support with ad hoc tax audits
• Reporting:

• Generate monthly management accounts
• Create divisional Dashboards for Board Meetings
• Operational Function:

• Liaise with site teams to resolve operational matters
• Review and approve daily cashbook and petty cash requisitions for payment
• Assist the Financial Manager with additional tasks as required

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Completion of SAICA or SAIPA Articles
• Technically strong
• SAP or Sage is beneficial
• Industry open to construction, manufacturing, FMCG, logistics, mining or any hard industry
• Availability for occasional travel within Africa
• Full vaccination or in the process of vaccination against COVID-19 due to travel requirements
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Detail-oriented with a keen eye for accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information

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