SENIOR ACCOUNTANT – African Mining Services (AMS) 1087 views

African Mining Services (AMS) has been in operation in Africa since 1993. Initially started in Ghana, AMS has expanded its operations over the years into other countries in West Africa and now, Southern Africa. In line with an opportunity that has presented itself in our Botswana operations, we are seeking applications from qualified and experienced candidates to join our team. This position will be based at the Motheo Copper Project, located in Gantsi in Botswana. We are actively seeking to recruit experienced mining personnel in the following position:

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for assisting with the preparing financial reports required by local statutory bodies as well as taking a principle role in the management reporting process. This position reports to the Financial Controller based in Gaborone, with indirect reports to the Group Finance Manager and Botswana Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• A leading role in the management accounting process (monthly, quarterly, annual)
• Provide ad-hoc reporting and analysis
• General ledger balance sheet reconciliations
• Bank and petty cash reconciliations
• Account Payable management
• Assisting with the half-year and year-end audits including providing support for the compilation of the data required in the annual report
• Monthly payroll exposure
• Experience with statutory lodgement requirements including VAT, WHT, CMS etc. is desirable Keeping abreast with updates and changes in accounting standards and tax legislation.

Job Requirements

• Professional Accounting Qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CA)
• 6 – 8 years relevant experience
• Thorough knowledge and understanding / proven track record of statutory accounting requirements, principles and standards
• Working knowledge of Botswana tax requirements is desirable
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• High level of integrity
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, management and communication skills
• Sense of urgency and outcomes focused
• Strong English written and spoken communication skills
• Experienced with a large ERP/Accounting software and reporting tool (e.g. Pronto/SAP)
• Progression through a big four accounting firm would be looked upon favorably