Job Description

Reporting directly to the CFO/Head: Corporate ServicesSKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• BCom Accounting or equivalent with a minimum 7 years' experience in a similar role.
• Post graduate qualification (honours or equivalent) will be an advantage.
• Experience in a consulting engineering industry is preferable.
• Cross border experience, including use of foreign currencies.
• Proven track record in leading and building high performance teams.
• Strong accounting and financial skills.
• Good tax knowledge is mandatory.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Knowledge of ProMan/similar software is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• An ability to work with all levels of diverse staff.
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical analytical ability.
• Supervision and management of staff.
• Ability to analyse and present information visually and clearly.
• Report writing skills.

• Ability to travel within South Africa and in Africa.
• Ability to work overtime when required.

• Financial close for month-end / quarter-end and year-end reporting.
• Preparation and presentation of the management accounts and business unit reports monthly.
• Involvement in the statutory and QMS audits as required.
• Day to day monitoring of all aspects of the financial performance of the various companies in the Group.
• Preparation of the budget for corporate overheads.
• Prepare and manage the annual budgeting process.
• Analyse results and provide timely feedback to the CFO/Head: Corporate Services and internal / external clients.
• Review of cash position and cash flow management.
• Review VAT returns.
• Interaction with banks, internal and external auditors.
• Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable and fixed assets.
• Tax administration and filing in various entities within the Company.
• Submission of financial information to relevant organisations.
• Support function for accounting within the Company.
• SARB applications and renewals.
• Insurance renewals / procurement where required on specific projects.
• Manage branch and corporate overheads.
• Provide financial and tax assistance for tender applications.
• Drive results through the hands-on management and supervision of the finance team.
• Compliance with and managing direct report's compliance with the company's Quality Management System (ISO9001:2015) and Business Management System (BMS).
• Maintain regular and continued professional development through on the job training, in-house courses, seminars or outsourced specialist training as required and agreed with the CFO/Head: Corporate Services

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