SUPERINTENDENT FINANCE (NORTH WEST)

SUMMARY:
CLIENT in the MINING INDUSTRY requires the services of a SUPERINTENDENT FINANCE at their offices in the NORTH WEST area as soon as possible

POSITION INFO:

• Level 7: Bachelors Degree and Advanced Diplomas Bachelor Degree Business, Commerce and Management Studies

• NQF 7 (Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma) in Accounting
• At least 5 years’ experience in a related role, of which 3 years should have been at a junior management level or experience in a functional/specialist area.
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• Clear security screening record.
• Clear credit record.
• Valid driver’s license

• Level 8: Honours degree, Post Graduate diploma and Professional Qualifications Honours Business, Commerce and Management Studies

• Level 8: Honours degree, Post Graduate diploma and Professional Qualifications Honours Business, Commerce and Management Studies
• Registered with a recognised Accounting body

• Accounts Payable 
• Prepare the Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Reports as required for the business unit and coordinate the internal review authorisations for these documents. 
• Implementation of and adherence to account payable calendar and inform parties of necessary deadline 
• Communicate and explain accounting and other financial issues guiding the business unit management team in the correct process to follow for account payable. 
• Manage queries from external auditors relating to responsibility area to enhance auditor agreement with company decisions on accounting disclosures, and issues. 
• Assist in the coordination of annual audit and quarterly review activities of external auditors with reference to the account payable area 
• Contribute to and implement a comprehensive account payable related accounting policy documents to improve clarity and consistency. 
• Assisting in establishing internal controls to mitigate risk. 
• Perform continuous assessment of the business unit process and assist with process re-engineering to improve efficiencies. 
• Support month end and year end closing and audit opening and closing reports. 
• Participate in other projects as required. 
• Ensure compliance to regulatory and legislative regulations.

• Stakeholder Relations 
• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and externally at all levels and cross-functionally. 
• Ensuring open communication channels with all relevant stakeholders. 
• Sourcing, contracting and negotiating with service providers. 
• Liaising with the necessary entities on any environmental management related requirements and alignment where applicable. 
• Collaborating with external service providers regarding the design and implementation of tools to enhance processes.

• Financial Management 
• Approving EFT payment, controlling above 20 Billion Rand. spend per annum 
• Ensuring Settlement discount target per year is achieved 
• Monthly system GRIR balancing 
• Identify automation and improvement opportunities 
• Leading and driving cost saving and cash conservation initiatives.