Job Title: Accountant: Finance Business PartnerLocation: Otraco Head Office, PretoriaThe PersonWe are looking for an experienced Accountant to manage the reporting and statutory financial function of Otraco and ensure capital and resources are utilised optimally. This role will ultimately be responsible for maintaining the business financial compliance objectives. The Accountant: Reporting & Statutory will support the Head of Finance in achieving Company's targets, always ensuring that all relevant financial and regulatory requirements are fulfilled in a timely manner, as well as business guidelines and regulations.Qualifications & ExperienceEssential:Grade 12 National CertificateAppropriate BCom degree or equivalent degreeMajor/subject: Finance, Economics and AccountingProficient in Ms Office Packages, advanced levelPreferred:Proven experience in a similar finance roleStrong Accounting, Taxation and Auditing knowledgeLength > 4-6 years' experienceExcellent leadership and communication skillsStrong organizational and time management abilitiesDutiesThe following is a general list of tasks that the candidate is required to perform. The Company may add to or vary these duties from time to time provided the variation is reasonable having regard to the employee's skills, competence and training.Preparing weekly, monthly and ad hoc reporting as required, in accordance with applicable accounting standardsCustomer contractual Localised Supplier Development reportingB-BBEE compliance and audit processesBudgeting and forecastingAdminister and control accounting processes and proceduresStatutory accounts: Income Tax, VAT, Import VAT (Namibia & Botswana)Company secretarial servicesInsurance, Tender support and CAS complianceBalance Sheet reconciliations: Assets, Inventory, Accounts Receivable/Payable, Bank and CashEnsure that all activities performed in the Finance department are done in compliance with legal & tax requirements in all the countries within the region as well as group requirements/proceduresEstablish internal control procedures and ensure that administrative, accounting, credit and financial procedures and policy standards are respected and maintainedSupport internal-external audits and JSOX activitiesSpecific behaviour & attitudesStrong Positive Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Business acumenStrong communication and presentation skillsAbility to think strategically with operational effectiveness, while also being practical and hands-onStrong legislative and regulatory framework knowledgeVast experience with tools and techniques for accounting and reportingAnalytical skills, precise, rigorousAbility to plan, organize and meet deadlinesWhy should you apply?We are passionate about our people and want to offer them the opportunity to develop and growBridgestone as a global company drives your career to the next level by offering you possibilities to work in an international settingYou will have the opportunity to work with leading technologiesWe help you to drive your career path onward and upward work in a culture of feedback that recognizes you and helps your developmentYou will work in a healthy and safety environment, as safety is a key priority area in BridgestoneNext Steps: All applications will be reviewed. Our HR team will contact those applicants who we would like to invite for the next stage of the recruitment process.DISCLAIMERDiversity and inclusion are a central part of Bridgestone EMEA's values at the highest level. This is key for our people to show a passion for excellence for improving society connected to the world in which we live. Our commitment to diversity, is linked to our founders mission of 'Serving Society with Superior Quality', which is essential in shaping and creating the organization, serving all people, respectfully, connected to our business. We recognize that everyone is different and that attracting, developing and retaining our employees will create a sustainable working environment which is essential to our success. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate in particular on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.
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