Chief Accountant (Senior)

at  Gerald Group

POSITION SUMMARY:

Marampa Holding is looking to hire a Chief Accountant with a strong experience in Consolidation and liaison with external auditors (ideally Big 4). Management and leadership skills are required for this position. The ideal candidate should preferably come from the commodity trading or mining sector.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• University (Degree) or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• Professional accountancy certification desired (e.g. ACCA/CIMA)
• Min. 5 years of relevant experience as Chief accountant (ideally Mining, Commodity trading)
• Regular interaction with headquarters (Western HQ based)
• IT ERP knowledge (D365 F&O would be an asset)
• Familiarity with Accounting for consolidated entities, cash accounting
• Highly autonomous person with analytical and joined-up thinking
• Good communication skill and assertiveness
• High attention to detail
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Lead a team of 2 accountants (direct reports)
• Supervise and manage bookkeeping quality (IFRS rules)
• Own and manage monthly closure tasks prior to reporting
• Review consolidated financials (IS, BS and Cash-flow) in local ERP
• Prepare monthly reconciliation to Holding (local vs. consolidated view)
• Assist in Statutory audits and/or any other local tax requests
• Act as deputy for all Accounting relevant tasks incl. payroll (if necessary)
• Apply Group standards, policies and directives
• Support on implementing posting rules and procedures (Accounting and Reporting Manual)
• Master Data Management: ensure closed value flows in the local ERP system and reduce manual interventions