Financial Reporting Accountant (8 Months Fixed Term Contract) – Namdeb – Windhoek

Namdeb’s alluvial mining operations offer unique challenges for professionals who wish to be part of an of a world­class operation. With established open-cast, coastal and dredge mining operations as well as a variety of new technology-driven projects, Namdeb offers developmental opportunities unmatched at most other mining operations. We are thus challenging individuals who can think outside the box to join our dynamic team in contributing towards the development and implementation of new generation mining technology.

Applications are invited for the following position :

□ Financial Reporting Accountant (8 Months Fixed Term Contract)

Closing Date: 18 August 2020

The Challenge

To provide financial management accounting services through effective administration of and reporting on financial matters, within the strategies and policies established by the Board of Directors for the Namdeb Group of Companies, in order to make the highest contribution to achieve the objectives of the shareholders.

The Ideal Applicant

• Comm/B Compt Hons/CA degree with Accounting, Taxation and Auditing as major subjects.
• Six years’ post qualification experience including financial/management accounting in a commercial or industrial organisation.
• Completed articles will be an added advantage.
• Must have a sound knowledge of International financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), computer systems, policy & procedure formulation and an excellent understanding of the Namibian VAT and Tax legislation.

Job Specific Competencies

• Short- and long-term financial forecasting and budgeting
• Management/Leadership skills
• Cash management skills.
• Innovation and Problem Solving skills.
• Financial information business systems
• Planningand organisingskills:
• Financial analysis strategic & longterm planning
• Communication: financial report writing & presentation
• Professional management accountingtechniques and principles
• Taxation regulations
• Company’s Act
• Foreign exchange legislation and regulation
• Generally accepted accounting practices and international accounting standards.
• Self-Development and Motivation
• Organisational Knowledge of Namdeb & De Beers financial structures
• Ethical approach to reporting business financial results