Accounting Manager

**Career Area**:Accounting**: CAT Financial has an exciting opening for an experienced Accounting Manager to join the team in Johannesburg. This is a great opportunity for you to bring your extensive financial accounting experience to a role where you will lead and manage a team whilst working closely with the business. As the Accounting Manager, you will lead and supervise the staff of the accounting department and act as a primary support to the Finance Manager. You will develop, prepare, and distribute reports, which reflect the financial position, results of operations and related financial data. You will provide support in the development of accounting processes, SOX controls, involved in treasury activity, the preparation of financial statements, assisting in the preparation of the half yearly and annual tax returns, VAT returns and ERP system development. **As the Accounting Manager, you will**: - Directs the work of the accounting department and assist the Finance Manager in carrying out the integration of the subsidiary into the IFS / US GAAP closing process. - Prepares and distributes on a timely basis reports to the Corporate Accounting Department according to IFS / US GAAP. - Identifies and resolves systems problems and may have leadership role in maintenance of the system. - Prepares internal management reports with appropriate analysis and comments, such as the significant figures report and income statement variances reports. - Controls and reconciles inter-company billings. - Reports financial information to Cat Inc. treasury, real estate, legal, accounting, etc., as required for their external reporting press releases and surveys. - Coordinates activities for audit reviews performed by the internal and external auditors. - Assigns work to the staff, reviews their work, gives feedback to employees to achieve continuous improvement, applies HR practices and policies, and creates a work environment in the department that encourages employee satisfaction and increases productivity. - Participates in accomplishment of continuous improvement objectives for the department. Progress toward accomplishment of these is measured through maintenance of necessary measurements and analysis of associated data. Participates in the identification of problem areas and development of resolutions to address them. - Understands the Equal Opportunity and Harassment policies of the company, applies them in all aspects of management and maintains an environment, which is consistent with these policies. **In order to be successful as the Accounting Manager, you will need to have**: - Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use the software packages associated with Community Financial Service Centre (CFSC) accounting. - Demonstrated knowledge of US GAAP, FASB's, FOGAP and Caterpillar Inc. procedures. - Demonstrated knowledge of lease, hedge and "foreign currency" accounting. - Knowledge of CFSC operations. - Accurate and timely financial reporting for CFSC, internally and externally. - Maintain procedures and controls to protect the assets of the company. - Ensure the provision of accurate and timely information regarding various financial activities to CFSC, Caterpillar Inc., and outside government agencies. **EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE**: A 4-year college or university degree in accounting or a relevant business discipline and a minimum of 6 years progressive experience in, and a thorough knowledge of the financial accounting activities of a multinational company are recommended. Fully qualified SAICA Accountant in South Africa or recognized equivalent from another country. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. - caterpillar.html Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. **NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.** Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here.