• Oversee accountant duties.
• Manage BEE (Black Economic Empowerment) compliance.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts.
• Manage full audit processes.
• Prepare month-end reporting pack, including branches.
• Perform month-end duties.
• Manage and report on foreign exchange contracts.
• Handle invoicing of recoveries.
• Conduct cycle run reviews.
• Review payroll reconciliations prepared by human resources.
• Align activities with the Shared Services Centre in KL.
• Manage Coface (Trade Credit nsurance).
• Complete Stats SA questionnaire.
• VAT management.
• Handle ad-hoc requests and support the Head of Finance.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in finance or accounting roles, with at least 3 years in a managerial position.
• Proven track record of working in a similar capacity within a mid to large-sized company.
• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

• Strong knowledge of financial management and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in financial software and systems (ie SAP).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of South African tax laws and regulations.
• Ability to develop and implement financial strategies.

• Contribute information to business cases to quantify current costs, justify project investment, and identify the return on investment.
  
• Provide financial modeling input into business cases, costs, and schedules to support growth in the business.
  
• Contribute to the preparation of various data and analytics reports.
  
• Collate and analyze data using pre-set tools, methods and formats. Involves working independently.

• University (First degree)
  
• Experience enables job holder to deal with the majority of situations and to advise others
  
• Experience of general supervision of more junior colleagues
  
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on analyzing data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.
  
• Supports business processes without supervision by understanding and effectively using standard office equipment and standard software packages, while providing technical guidance as needed.
  
• Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop appropriate plans or perform necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements.
  
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on acquiring, organizing, protecting and processing data to fulfill business objectives.
  
• Applies understanding of the business environment and objectives to develop solutions without supervision, while also providing technical assistance when necessary.
  
• Conducts research and analyzes data without supervision while providing technical guidance as needed in order to develop a comprehensive understanding of customer and market conditions that enables maximum return on investments.
  
• Uses an understanding of numerical concepts to perform mathematical operations such as report analysis without supervision and provides technical guidance when required.
  
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on planning, organizing, prioritizing and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives.
  
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on creating relevant, lucid and effective reports.
  
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on reviewing and creating relevant, lucid and effective reports.

Bonginkosi Bayi Evonik Africa (Pty)