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AECI Limited is a South African mining and chemicals group that provides specialty products and services to the mining, manufacturing, and agricultural sectors globally.
AECI Limited is a South African mining and chemicals group that provides specialty products and services to the mining, manufacturing, and agricultural sectors globally. The company is headquartered in Sandton, South Africa, and is listed on the JSE Limited under the stock symbol AFE. AECI operates in over 20 countries with a focus on its core businesses: AECI Mining and AECI Chemicals.
Job Description
- Ensure accurate and timely submission of monthly financial reporting for AECI Plant Health.
- Manage and coordinate Accounts Payable (AP), General Accounting and Tax functions to support financial integrity and compliance
Required outputs: functional
- Maintain the division’s trial balance ensuring accuracy, completeness and validity.
- Perform monthly reviews of balance sheet reconciliations.
- Coordinate, supervise and review monthly manual journal entries.
- Oversee all bank accounts and ensure timely reconciliation.
- Lead and manage the month-end close process.
- Act as SYSPRO ERP super user for the Plant Health Group in collaboration with the Financial Planning Analyst.
- Direct and supervise the Accounts Payable team.
- Direct and supervise the General Accounting team.
- Manage and coordinate tax-related matters including quarterly tax packs and VAT returns.
- Supervise the treasury confirmation process including the review and validation of forward cover contracts to ensure accuracy and alignment with the Group Treasury Policy.
- Review and authorise all payments to be made.
- Monitor and enforce key controls across Payables, General Accounting and cash processes.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum education Grade 12 with tertiary qualification of a B.Com Degree or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience as an Accountant or similar role.
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to interface successfully at multiple organizational levels.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint) and Access
- Sound knowledge of ERP systems and reporting systems as well as month end reporting processes.
- Prior experience in the management of subordinates is essential.
- Must have own reliable transport, medically fit to drive and be in possession of a valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of SHEQ Management Systems (i.e. ISO, etc.) standards/requirements advantageous.
