Job Description
Qualifications required:
- BCom / BTech / similar degree in accounting or financial management
- Post Graduate Degree or Honours is highly beneficial
- Professional Memberships are also advantageous
Skills and experience required:
- Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
- Experience within a fast paced environment, preferably handling stock
- Strong understanding of exchanges rates and forex
- Experience in East African / Sub Saharan African countries or working with multiple currencies
- Strong communication skills
- Strong financial and business acumen
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent time management skills
- SAP experience is beneficial
- Strong leadership skills
- People management experience
Job description:
- Full financial management and accounting duties on a day-to-day basis
- Communicates effectively with stakeholders
- Ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to
- Executing IFRS compliance
- Ensure staff are trained and up to date with all accounting related standards
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Manage bank accounts, recon accounts, operational expenses, and payment structures
- Develop and implement business systems and structures that aid in maximising efficiency
- Drives tasks to completion
- Stock counts and reports
- Monitoring costs and identifying cost saving initiatives
- Payroll management and compliance to company and government regulations
- Ensuring HR compliance
- Liaise and assist with preparation for External Audits
- Debtor and Creditor management
- Tax compliance, management and reporting
- Customer credit vetting
- Inventory management controls
- Review monthly petty cash
- VAT and statutory recons
- Preparation of annual financial statements
- Fixed asset register
This position has the option to either be based in Maputo, Beira or Nacala.
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Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks. We will keep your details on file for future positions.
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About Other Finance/Accounting Jobs in South Africa
In the realm of finance and accounting in South Africa, industry trends indicate a strong demand for professionals with expertise in financial management, analysis, and planning. Typically, roles in this sector involve supporting the financial performance of an organization, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing strategic advice to senior management. Generally, career prospects are promising, particularly for those with advanced qualifications or relevant work experience.
Salaries for finance and accounting professionals in South Africa can vary widely depending on factors such as level of experience, company size, and industry sector. Typically, entry-level positions may start within the R200 000 – R350 000 per annum range, while senior roles can command salaries ranging from R800 000 to over R1 million per annum. However, these figures are broad and can fluctuate based on market conditions, company needs, and individual performance.
Common skills required for finance and accounting professionals in South Africa include proficiency in financial software such as SAP, Microsoft Excel, and accounting systems; analytical and problem-solving abilities; strong communication and interpersonal skills; attention to detail and organizational prowess. Other essential skills may include knowledge of tax laws and regulations, financial modeling, and data analysis.
The financial services sector, technology industry, and manufacturing sector are among the most common industries that employ finance and accounting professionals in South Africa. Financial services companies often require professionals with expertise in financial planning, risk management, and compliance. The technology industry demands professionals with experience in software implementation, cost analysis, and IT project management. Manufacturing sectors typically need accountants with knowledge of inventory management, supply chain optimization, and production planning.
Career development opportunities for finance and accounting professionals in South Africa are generally good, with many companies investing in training and development programs to enhance their employees’ skills. Typically, career progression involves moving into senior roles, such as financial manager, controller, or chief financial officer, where professionals can take on more strategic responsibilities and contribute to the organization’s growth and success.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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