Chief Accountant DSA

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