Assistant Accounting Manager - Pretoria Verfied

R 33482 per month Pretoria, Gauteng Pretoria, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 15-01-2019 1:10:51 PM
12-03-2019 1:10:51 PM
Our well known client in the transportation industry is looking to employ an experienced and qualified Manager.
The available vacancy exists at the SOSHANGUVE BU and will be reporting to the Accounting Manager, based at Zandfontein.

• Position is strictly EE candidate (and South Africans only)
• The incumbent must have completed accounting articles in an auditing firm (Cv’s without that information will not be considered).
• The incumbent must strictly have sound accounting management experience with the relevant qualification as per the job spec.

Salary package is as follows:
Basic salary: Up to Maximum R33 482 (depending on candidate’s current salary)
Car Allowance: R15 228
Petrol Allowance to cover km’s from home to work up to a certain limit.
Provident Fund
Medical Aid
Attendance bonus (equivalent to a week’s salary)
And other insured benefits
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed, and if further shortlisted to go thorough psychometric and in basket assessments.


JOB REQUIREMENTS
• BComm or equivalent qualification – an Honours Degree would be advantageous
• Extensive general Management Accounting experience, incorporating the full spectrum of Accounting Administration and record keeping
• Completed articles at Auditors Firm or equivalent experience
• Computer Literate (All modules of MS Office with advanced Excel experience.
• 3 – 5 years supervisory experience

JOB OUTPUTS
• Develop, manage and maintain financial records and reporting systems
• Develop, manage and maintain information systems
• Preparation and co-ordination of budgets
• Maintain effective controls and develop new internal controls when required.
• Maintain effective internal and external relationships
• Manage subordinates
• Full accounting function of the BU.
• Conduct audits (both planned and unplanned)
• Implement and manage Policies and Procedures
• Checking and approval of all Journals and Subsidiary Ledgers.
• Authorize overtime for subordinates within company directive
• Monitor and control General Office Administration
• Supervision of Stocks takes
• Compiling of monthly Subcontractor claims
• Assist with / compile annual budgets
• Deputies for Accounting Manager in his absence

WORKING CONDITIONS
• This is a management position, requiring daily liaison with peer management and regular interaction with Executive Management and other
Departmental Managers, 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 Tender Contract Systems.
- Sub-contractor 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)
- 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 hands-on approach
- Results orientation
- Team Orientation
- Stress tolerance.
- Assertive
- Proactive.
- Attention to detail.
- Decisiveness
- Commitment
- Self –management
- Integrity
- Working to deadlines
- Appreciation for cultural diversity.