Financial Accountant at Element Six

Job overview

• Following an international move by the current post holder, we have an exciting new vacancy in our Springs Finance Team.
• We are looking for a Financial Accountant who will be responsible for complete, accurate and timeous recording of financial information.
• You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders to maintain and manage local and international accounting controls and standards.
• In this role you will develop standard accounting procedures to improve financial operating efficiency.
• This role is suitable for someone with strong analytical skills who can perform financial analysis, reporting and management tasks to support strategic decision making.
• Reporting into the Head of Finance in South Africa, you will manage a team of nine, so you will be an effective and proven people manager.
• You will be an advocate and role model of our Company Values.

Duties and tasks

• Ensure financial reports are accurate and submitted according to the group reporting calendar.
• Ensure financial transactions are updated and recorded in the general and subsidiary ledger.
• Review financial data or accuracy, correctness and completeness.
• Implement and maintain key internal controls to mitigate risk of fraud and error.
• Manage cash controls and reporting according to group standards and timelines.
• Manage and assist in accounts payables/receivables activity and controls.
• Manage pay office, ensuring statutory compliance, segregation of duties, control account reconciliation and integration to the general ledger.
• Reconciliation and maintenance of the fixed asset register.
• Preparation of the interim and year end audit files.
• Preparation and submission of department of statistics returns.
• Perform company secretarial duties.
• Prepare statutory Annual Financial Statements.
• Ensure the adherence of the all Health and Safety requirements.

Criteria skills

• Preferred qualifications include:
• Grade 12
• B. Accounting Degree/Chartered Accountant
• Computer literacy- Advanced Excel and ERP system skills.
• Membership of an Institute of Chartered Accountants or equivalent.
• Strong financial management experience in a manufacturing or mining environment.
• Detail orientated.
• Coaching/mentoring and training.
• Financial, costing, treasury and payroll management.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with broader strategic skills.
• Managerial skills with the ability to manage at senior level.
• Time management skills.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Decision making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Futuristic strengths and vision.