Accounting Manager - Soweto, South Africa - Bonafide Human Capital

Bonafide Human Capital
Bonafide Human Capital
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Soweto, South Africa

1 week ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Our well known Transport client based in (Greater Soweto) is looking to employ and experienced EE Accounting Manager.

The Accounting Manager is the Head of department in the accounts division.


JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • The ideal applicant will possess the following:
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  • Extensive general Management Accounting experience, incorporating the full spectrum of Accounting Administration.
years management experience, managing a large accounting department.

  • Preference will be given to applicants with freight / bus / general transport experiential background.
  • Advanced Excel skills which includes as minimum functions such as Macros, File Links, Pivot Tables, Data tables
Proficient in PowerPoint


JOB OUTPUTS

  • Develop, manage and maintain financial reporting systems.
  • Develop, manage and maintain information systems.
  • Preparation and coordination of budgets.
  • Maintain effective financial controls.
  • Maintain effective internal and external relationships.
  • Manage subordinates.
  • Conduct audits (both planned and unplanned).
  • Implement and manage Policies and Procedures
  • Perform profitability investigations for the Managing Executive and compile business proposals to improve profitability of the business unit.
  • Succession planning in the accounting department
  • Training and development of subordinates to ensure work stability during annual leave of subordinates.
  • Preparing of monthly subsidy claims with strict deadlines

WORKING CONDITIONS


This is a management position, requiring daily liaison with peer management and regular interaction with Executive Management as well as follow up with the Department of Transport and their agents and as such it is highly demanding in terms of time, pressure and at times may require personal sacrifice.


COMPETENCIES

KNOWLEDGE

  • Knowledge of the key financial management principles & procedures, especially budget development and management, profitability ratios etc.
  • Knowledge of Human Resources practices and procedures and related legislation
  • Knowledge of the bus passenger industry
  • Experience/ Exposure to bus Contract Systems.
  • Subcontractor payments and payment processes.

SKILLS

  • Good planning and organizing skills.
  • Good interpersonal and human relations skills
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power Point)
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment
  • Above average written and oral communication skills
  • Analytical skills to translate trends into decisive action.
  • Succession planning and on job coaching skills to facilitate staff development.

ATTITUDE/CAPABILITY

  • Must have a handson approach
  • Results orientation
  • Team Orientation
  • Stress tolerance.
  • Assertive
  • Proactive.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Decisiveness
  • Commitment
  • Self management
  • Integrity
  • Working to deadlines
  • Appreciation for cultural diversity.
  • Ability to cope with pressure.
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