Senior Manager Financial Accounting

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Overview This is a Senior Manager Financial Accounting role at Amatola Water, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer. The position is responsible for directing and overseeing various financial accounting functions, including revenue and debt management, payroll administration, cash flow, financial reporting, and audit preparedness. What you will do * Direct Revenue and Debt Management. * Direct the development and implementation of effective debt collection plans and customer engagement processes to optimise collections. * Review debtor balances and approve or recommend appropriate provisions for doubtful debts in accordance with policy. * Direct Provision of Salary Administration. * Direct and review payroll processes to ensure valid, accurate, complete and timely payment of employees and third-party creditors. * Ensure effective maintenance and integration of payroll system with the accounting system. * Direct the payment of goods and services. * Direct cash flow management. * Direct and manage reporting of the Entity. * Oversee sundry payments. * Oversee transfer payments. * Coordinate financial accounting and reporting. * Direct preparation of GRAP compliant financial statements. * Direct audit preparedness and processes. * Research accounting reporting frameworks as well as developments thereto, to ensure the appropriate accounting is undertaken in accordance with standards. * Carry out reasonable and lawful instructions as given by the line manager/supervisor within the ambit of the position taking into consideration competencies and operational requirements. Requirements (from the original advert) * **Minimum Qualification:** BCom Degree majoring with Accounting/Financial Accounting or Finance NQF Level 7 * **Minimum Experience:** 5 years Management and Financial Accounting experience, including 3 years of payroll management * **Professional Registration:** Chartered Accountant South Africa – CA SA OR Registration with a recognised professional body e.g. South African Institute of Chartered Accountants SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA/ACCA/SAIGA * **Key Competencies:** * Computer literacy * Ability to work independently * Accuracy * Valid unendorsed driver’s license * Planning and organizing * Problem solving skills * Effective written and spoken communication * Ability to manage people * Multi-tasking ability Who should apply Candidates should be experienced financial accounting professionals holding a BCom Degree (NQF Level 7) with a major in Accounting/Financial Accounting or Finance. They must have at least five years of management and financial accounting experience, with a minimum of three years specifically in payroll management. Professional registration as a Chartered Accountant (CA SA) or with a recognised body such as SAICA, SAIPA, CIMA, ACCA, or SAIGA is mandatory. The ideal applicant will demonstrate strong computer literacy, the ability to work independently, accuracy, excellent planning and organizing skills, problem-solving abilities, effective communication, people management capabilities, and multi-tasking proficiency. A valid unendorsed driver's license is also required. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/senior-manager-financial-accounting-amatola-water Source: myjobmag

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