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Namport is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification
| Deadline | Day Left Before Deadline | Apply Online |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2024 | 4 |
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To provide cost-effective and responsive financial accounting services in accordance with Namport policies, procedures and relevant statutory instruments for organisational success at the Port of Luderitz. These services include accurate financial accounting and reporting; ensuring statutory compliance; producing year-end audit files; taxation and providing financial analysis and advice to inform strategic decision-making. The position reports directly to the Manager: Financial Services.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Prepare month-end journals, prepayments, provisions and accruals, general ledger duties.
• Partake in the preparation and submission of returns accurately and timeously.
• Partake in the annual audit process coordination.
• Monitor functional risks and ensure timeous reporting, and compliance to promote governance within Namport.
• Contribute to the preparation of all relevant reports, and statistics to comply with all company and statutory/ external requirements.
• Enforce controls and administrative safeguards to protect data and records from loss or contamination.
• Adhere to and implement the internal control and governance framework.
• Propose improved internal control policies and procedures.
• Identify and implement system enhancement and improvement projects.
• Implement measures to prevent fraud and mitigate financial risk.
• Input into the approvals/ authorities in the SAP-ERP system.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
• Bachelor Degree [NQF Level 7] in Accounting, Accounting and Finance, Financial Accounting, Commerce or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant working experience.
• Advanced proficiency with SAP ERP System and Microsoft Package would be an added advantage.
• Organised observation ability, coupled with a well-developed ability to analyse and interpret information.
• Must be trustworthy with an excellent eye for detail, complemented by good time management ability.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Technical knowledge of applicable accounting practices and principles.
• Advanced written communication skills.
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Must be analytical and highly attentive to detail.
