Current Vacancies at Epiroc

About the opportunity

We are seeking a Technical Field Services Representative to provide exceptional on-site sales, customer service and support to our customers across Africa. This is a vital role in managing customer relationships, growing sales volume and becoming a trusted partner embedded within the mining customer base.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop relationships with our existing client base and contribute to the overall sales revenue through best-in-class service.
• Deliver technical and application support on-site to customers, with regular engagement.
• Collect and analyse competitor information, sharing feedback on product requirements and market intelligence.
• Conduct inventory management and stock take optimisations.
• Implement product trials, monitor trials and record data required and customer focused solutions.
• Be an ethical ambassador for CR and CR products to grow our profile within the marketplace, whilst simultaneously working collaboratively with all facets of CR business to improve client interaction
• Regular on-site inspections and visits
• Forming and maintaining strong relationships with customers’ on-site personnel
• Resolving any technical product issues that arise on-site

What we are looking for

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold a mechanical degree or trade qualification
• Experience in the mining industry with advanced knowledge of the mining industry in Africa
• Proven interpersonal skills - positive and energetic approach, problem-solver, customer service excellence and ability to work autonomously.
• A proactive, innovative style good at building customer relationships on site.
• Strong customer service attitude and approach
• Ability to learn our products and proactively seek selling opportunities
• Strong fault finding and independent problem solving skills
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout Africa

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Main Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, review and implement departmental accounting policies, procedures, and processes.
• Manage all accounting transactions.
• Verify supporting documents for validity, accuracy, and completeness, and capture the payments and/or receipts on the accounting system.
• Manage income and expenditure accounts.
• Reconcile bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Audit financial transactions and documents and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare budget forecasts and risk analysis.
• Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Ensure timely bank payments.
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns.
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Generate financial reports using income and expenditure data.
• Complete analysis of expenditures.
• Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity.
• Maintain statutory and other required registers with supporting documents, including but not limited to; register of unauthorised, fruitless, wasteful, and irregular expenditure, register of losses, damages, and claims.
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary.
• Be informed about current legislation relating to finance and accounting.
• Ensure financial records are accurate throughout the year.
• Provide external auditors with assistance; gather necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s OHS policies and actively promote safety. 

Educational Requirements and Experience

• Degree in accounting, finance, or relevant degree.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with accounting software and data entry.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in MS Excel including pivot tables.
• Ability to work independently.
• Understanding of mathematics and accounting and financial processes.
• Ethical behaviour.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Experience with general ledger functions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A methodical approach and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work beyond normal office hours when required.

Personality:

• Attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking.
• Ethical conduct.
• Communication skills.
• Time management.
• Adaptability.
• Problem-solving.
• Collaboration.
• Technology proficiency.
• Risk management.
• Financial forecasting.
• Conflict resolution.
• Financial reporting.
• Compliance.
• Organizational skills.
• Professionalism.

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Purpose of the role:

• Through accurate, relevant, and timely business & financial analysis, support management in making effective business decisions.
• To secure that adequate internal control processes are in place and that the “Epiroc Way” is implemented and followed.

Duties and responsibilities:

• High-level financial reporting and analysis
• Ensure Accounting to Reporting is compliant with The Epiroc Way
• Responsible for local accounting functions supporting our Capital Equipment Divisions, Parts & Services & Drilling Tools Division
• Support the Compliance Controller with local statutory, tax reporting and compliance within the legal entity
• Participate in Internal, External, Tax audits and projects as applicable
• Be part of a regional finance team and collaborate with the Regional Centre of Excellence (RCoE)
• Budget planning, preparations, consolidation & follow-up
• Cash flow management to support group Treasury function
• Improving efficiencies and reducing costs across the business
• Working closely with management or executive teams to share reports and analysis findings
• Detect and address potential compliance and internal control issues proactively
• Collaborate with operational teams to achieve shared company KPI’s
• Respond and support on accounting and reporting inquiries from operations and Epiroc group in a timely manner.

Qualification required:

• Relevant Bachelor University degree with expertise in finance, economics, accounting, business administration & business law
• Qualified Professional Accountant (SA)
• Preferably to have a CA (Chartered Accountants) qualification which will be an advantage

Skills & Expertise:

• Solid accounting experience, including previous experience in a senior accountant role is a must
• Minimum +5 years’ experience working in a multinational organization will be an advantage  
• Fluency in English is a key requirement
• Good legal statutory knowledge and experience is required
• Exceptional computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications & accounting systems

Competencies:

• Consistent, accurate and thorough with an eye for detail
• Strong continuous improvement mind-set
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels
• Positive attitude, analytical approach with good problem-solving skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and aptitude for numbers
• Team player, enthusiastic, innovative, and pro-active with good time management skills
• Self-starter and ability to work without constant supervision

Last day to apply: 24 October 2023

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Main Responsibilities or Functions of Job

The Workshop Manager is responsible for the direct management of the Workshop and service team. This position will manage and lead a team of people in allocating workload and managing the day to day operations in the workshop. It requires the job holder to co-ordinate resources and liaises with internal and external key contacts to ensure work is delivered on time and to a quality standard.

Educational Qualification

• Mechanical Engineering degree/diploma an advantage
• 10 years minimum (direct working experience) as a Workshop Manager where capital equipment is involved as workshop or reman / rebuild manager

Requires skills, capabilities and experience

• Strong interpersonal and management skills
• Ability to work with people at various levels from shop floor to executive level
• Must have the client’s best interest at heart
• Must have experience dealing with clients and handling difficult situations with regards to client problems
• Can look beyond the initial customer enquiry and identifying other business opportunities
• People management skills
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Work, Excel and Projects
• Quality and productivity focused
• Analytical skills capable to deliver business result based on critical thinking
• Direct knowledge of safety systems
• Good financial and business awareness
• Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the Company
• Strong quantitative and critical thinking skills
• Excellent conflict resolution skills, diplomacy and tact
• Persuasive, motivational and persistent
• Excellent planning and resource allocation skills

Last day to apply: 3 November 2023