Chief Accountant DSA
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We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive, accurate and project orientated Chief Accountant to join our team in South Africa. In the role as Chief Accountant you will: • Be responsible of the AR operations, AP operations, IC operations, GL operations, Fixed Assets accounting, Treasury and reconciliation of general ledger accounts • Be responsible for submitting the monthly financial reporting to the group on 2nd working day • Coordinate and provide information to the external auditors for the annual audit process • Be responsible for all taxes obligation, coordinate the external consultants for statutory accounts and taxes preparation and submission • Be responsible for the credit management and credit collection • Be responsible for treasury management • Monitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and company procedures (Group Accounting Manual and appendices, Credit Policy etc..) • Be responsible for the internal controls related to financial reporting • Contact person for customers and suppliers on accounting topics • Be responsible for other government requirements (e.g. POPI, EMP Equity, Skills development, …) • Leading the team and ensuring a high performing organization with high motivation and satisfaction according to group accounting principles • Other tasks agreed with the Head of Group Accounting (for example Payroll support, Analysis, be part of assigned projects, …) Competences & Skills • Bachelor/Master Degree in relevant field - in finance Accounting / Auditing • 3+ years of experience working as Chief Accountant in an international company or worked as an auditor • SAIPA membership is a must • Good IT skills, in particular MS Office; excellent Excel • Knowledge of ERP & BI system is a must • Good leadership and communication skills • Good organizational and time management skills • Good in problem solving skills and result oriented • Business ethics and transparency in teamwork • Fluency in English and Afrikaans • Available to travel 10-15 days to the headquarter in Italy
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