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 

• Accurate preparation and accurate reporting of Financial information of BOC
• Financial reporting
• Statutory reporting
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Process Control & Assurance Reviews
• Internal controls

Specific Responsibilities

Financial reporting

• Monthly financial report to Financial Reporting Manager in agreed format produced accurately and timeously within the BOC deadline dates.
• Monthly financial report to Financial Reporting Manager and RATP in agreed format produced accurately and timeously within the RATP deadline dates.
• Preparation 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 Tax Returns for BOC and any other required submission to external legislation authorities

Budgeting

• Preparation, loading and submission of the budget within deadline dates the Annual Budget, and Forecast requirements of RATP Dev.
• Liaise with the level D Managers on their financial reporting requirements.

Process Control & Assurance Reviews

• Perform desktop testing of internal controls on a month basis.

Other

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance to the Financial Procedures Manual.
• Completion and submission of Statistical returns.
• Any other duties as assigned. 

Profile

Educational Level

• B Com Accounting degree or Any equivalent 

Other Technical/ Professional Skills/Qualifications

• High degree of computer literacy, Including Advance Ms Excel

Years of Experience

• 4 years 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.
• Must have 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
• Posses self drive and enthusiasm
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and VAT Act