Transactional Accounting Manager (Analysis / Reporting / Mining/ Finance / CA / ERP / IFRS) – West Africa

Reference Number: 53 03 20 MNW
 
Job Description: 
Our client, a successful mining and manufacturing company is looking for a Transactional Accounting Manager who will lead the processing, posting and payment of internal and external vendor invoices and fund requests. They will have a keen attention to detail, appreciate and ensure a structured and disciplined method and approach as well and demand continuous improvement.
 
Responsibilities: 

Manage the processing of payments, fund transfers and journal postings of internal and external vendor invoices
Oversee the function for payments categorization and transactions into Capex and Opex, and ensure accurate reporting in the financial systems, including correct treatment of VAT, WHT and other applicable taxes
Drive the improvement of departmental performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies in various transaction and payment process metrics
Supporting the Reporting and Control functions with in-depth transactional analysis
Prepare presentations to Functional Heads and Senior Management Team 
Manage the delivery of ad hoc projects impacting transaction and payment process enhancements
Liaison with internal and external auditors and provide relevant information when required
Timely preparation and ownership of reporting, consolidation and forecasting preparation processes 

 
Requirements: Qualification and Skill

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business-related courses
Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, ICAN)
7+ years’ experience in finance with a focus in finance operations for manufacturing organizations. Cement or FMCG Sectors will be an advantage
3 years progressive supervisory/leadership experience
Understands IFRS and public company regulatory reporting/filing requirements
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Strong stakeholder engagement, influence and negotiation skills
Exceptional project management skills 
Business acumen – shows understanding of issues relevant to the broad organization and business; keeps the knowledge up to date and uses cross-functional knowledge
Exposure and knowledge of ERP applications. Experience with SAP will be highly advantageous.

Benefits and Contractual information:

Permanent