Deputy Finance Manager Africa at JCDecaux Africa

Job description

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Qualifications & Experience

• B Comm. graduate / N Diploma
• At least three years experience in an Accountant position
• 1 Year supervisory experience working with other Sub Saharan Africa Countries
• Must be computer literate with strong Excel skills
• Portuguese or French speaking will be advantageous
• Experience in dealing with foreign currencies would be advantageous

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support to the Financial Manager - Africa for the business units
• Preparation of annual budgets for the business units
• Preparation for monthly financial review meetings and coordination of follow-up on action points arising
• Maintain general ledger, including preparing journal entries, payroll entries, accounts analysis and general ledger reconciliations. Co-ordinate month end close off, setting up new accounts
• Year – end and Month-end reporting for allocated countries and supporting finance manager with consolidated reporting, including but not limited to income statements, balance sheets, changes in financial position, variance explanations etc.
• Assist outside auditors at year-end including preparation of schedules, invoices, and explaining supporting materials and procedures
• Handling and controlling of all appropriate tax forms and reports with government agencies e.g. VAT, PAYE, Municipal Levies, etc.
• Update records for fixed assets register and all other financial documents as necessary
• Identify areas of improvements and provide new suggested controls/procedures.
• Drafting of annual financial statements in accordance with international accounting standards
• Research relevant country tax law and company law requirements
• Provide support to head office accountants and in-country accountants.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with group policies and internal controls at business unit level (African Markets).
• Ad-hoc tasks and projects as required by finance manager.

Attributes and Skills

• Strong Personality
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Good organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Disciplined, pro-active and flexible