Business Accountant (Modderfontein) at AECI Limited

AECI Mining Explosives is looking to recruit a Business Accountant to work in Modderfontein. To provide timely and accurate consolidated financial information to shareholders and management of the DetNet Joint Venture in order to enable them to make sound, informed decisions. Ensure that there are adequate internal controls covering all financial risk areas and that any inadequacies are brought to the attention of the executive.

Duties & Responsibilities    

•  Review work of accountant, specifically relating to the processing of adhoc and recurring journals.
•  Prepare all internal management accounts for Exco feedback.
•  Prepare Financial Statements.
•  Prepare the monthly reporting packs.
•  Review payments to creditors and ensure creditors are paid timely.
•  Prepare tax packs.
•  Review VAT returns.
•  Collate and consolidate data for annual budgets.
•  Manage all tasks relating to Foreign exchange controls and contracts.
•  Ensure that the accounting systems and internal controls work effectively to provide accurate, timely and meaningful financial information.
•  Report to cost centre owners concerning the validity and accuracy of items posted to their respective cost-centres.
•  Be the systems controller of the FI in SAP R3 and as such also be responsible for FI training in SAP R/3 for all SAP users.
•  Manage and co-ordinate both the internal and external audit processes.
•  Act as back up for the Financial Controller.
•  Provide and facilitate ad-hoc support to company strategic initiatives in order to align the business accounting functions to the company strategy.
•  Identify and investigate accounting issues and implement solutions, procedures and controls.
•  Review foreign and local travel with respect to claims and outstanding invoices.
•  Report cost collectors spend to project owners on a monthly basis.
•  Review and ensure that the Capex process is carried accurately

Qualifications & Experience    

•  Matric / Grade 12.
•  B Com degree or equivalent.
•  Enrolled for Honours would be advantageous.
•  Completed SAICA Articles in an audit firm.
•  Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Accountant.
•  Sound knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
•  Advance working knowledge of ERP system /SAP R3.
•  Highly Computer literate.

Competencies    

•  Excellent communication skills
•  Analytical skills
•  Self-confidence and independent approach
•  Conceptual thinker
•  Self-starter
•  Effective interpersonal and strategic influencing skills
•  Strong coaching and counselling skills
•  Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines