Purpose

• To ensure timely and accurate reporting of the company’s monthly financial position and the maintenance of a sound system of internal control.

Principal Accountabilities 

• Control and Management of the entire Financial and Administration system and function
• Financial reporting
• Statutory reporting
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Process Control & Assurance Reviews
• Internal controls

Specific Responsibilities

Financial reporting

• Monthly financial report to Chief Financial Officer in agreed format produced accurately and timeously within the BOC deadline dates.
• Monthly financial report to Chief Financial Officer and RATP in agreed format produced accurately and timeously within the RATP deadline dates.
• Prepare BOC Exco / Board meeting Pack in agreed format issued to BOC directors within the BOC deadline dates.
• Review of G/L reconciliations and preparation of year end Audit files.
• Responsible for month end reporting into the applicable financial reporting tool (Sage/SAP)
• Preparation of monthly management reports.

Statutory reporting

• Preparation of BOC audited Annual Financial Statements for the financial year, produced in compliance with IFRS within the BOC deadline dates.

Budgeting

• Co-ordinate, prepare and submit to the CFO within deadline dates the Annual Budget, and Forecast requirements of RATP Dev.
• Monitor compliance and report deviations in respect of the Budget.

Process Control & Assurance Reviews

• Management of the Finance Control Risk Register & Risk Control Matrix
• Management the process control and assurance reviews to ensure the effectiveness of BOC Finance Controls

Other

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Provide financial information to External & Internal auditors (including RATP Dev requests)
• Ensure compliance to the Financial Procedures Manual.
• Business Risk Analysis and reporting.
• Completion and submission of Statistical returns.
• Review of Stock reconciliations and verification of Physical Stocks.
• Any other duties as assigned. 

Profile

Educational Level

• B Com Accounting degree/ B Com Accounting Honours

Other Technical/ Professional Skills/Qualifications

• High degree of computer literacy Including Advance Ms Excel

Years of Experience

• 8 years working experience in an accounting position

Desirable Traits

• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to communicate with staff of all levels
• Good problem solving skills
• Must have a high quality of work
• Ability to cope under stress.
• Position will suit an individual who has an affinity for numbers
• Need to pay attention to detail
• Must have an ability to investigate and reconcile reports
• Adhere to strict dead lines
• Must be a fast learner
• Possess self-drive and enthusiasm
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS & VAT Act
• Must be able to mentor, coach and develop staff.