FINANCIAL MANAGER – Africa Personnel Services 110 views

For more information please dial +264 61 257 700 and ask for the recruiter: Christy

DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a Financial Manager for our client in the Medical Industry to take responsibility for managing all areas of and transactions related to the organization’s finance and accounting, and/or to produce all financial reports. The successful candidate will work in our Windhoek office, reporting to the Managing Director, and Board of Directors and forming a part of a multi-disciplinary, cross-functional Finance team.

The tasks to perform (not exhaustive):

Prepare annual financial statements.
Prepare monthly management accounts and related AP and AR reconciliations, as well as cash/debtors management reports.
Preparation of the annual budgets and the ongoing monthly budget versus actual comparison, management, and feedback and required investigation and approval for any deviances.
Monitor and assist with accounts receivable and payable activities.
Manage Company cash flow.
Implement and monitor payment authority practices and expenditure controls.
Monitor and review financial data and related system reports for accuracy, correctness and completeness.
Oversee Project Cost Reports, in collaboration with the Project Accountant and Project teams.
Prepare final TB/Management Accounts for input into Annual Financial Statements.
Management of audit processes and resolving auditors’ queries.
Fixed asset control including fixed asset register.
Manage and review Individual Tax returns and submissions within monthly deadlines.
Review calculation of and ensure distribution of salaries and other benefits to employees.
Prepare and submit VAT returns within monthly deadlines.
Calculate and manage company income tax returns and submissions within specific deadlines.
Project management of specific financial initiatives from time to time.
Ensure that company administrative procedures are implemented; including financial control, leave approval, approval of employee timesheets, etc.
Ensure that all financial documentation is prepared, circulated, approved, transmitted and filed in accordance with procedures.
Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures with a good understanding of the IFRS standards.
Keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation.
Ad hoc duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS

The expertise to bring:

Qualification in an Accounting discipline (BCom)
At least 5 years in a similar role with relevant industry experience
Proven experience in Financial Management and Accounting in Namibia
Namibian Citizenship or Permanent Residence
Knowledge of computerized accounting cost control systems, and their operations and applications.
Proven experience with online banking software, in order to carry out payment runs
Proven experience in a large ERP system (Pastel Evolution preferable)
Experience with Company Law and Tax Legislation
Solid technical aptitude, and analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision whilst consistently producing high-quality deliverables, within budget and schedule constraints.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate an ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with colleagues across all business units.
Build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and co-workers.
Proactively seek and accept guidance and feedback provided by subject matter experts and colleagues.
Demonstrate the ability to work efficiently in a team and knowledge-sharing environment.
Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and a practical approach to solving problems.
Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development.
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment.
Demonstrate a strict practice of confidentiality, personal responsibility, and discretion.
A high degree of professional ethics.
An attractive salary package, negotiable and commensurate with the experience and qualifications is offered.
Closing date: 05 May 2023