Job Description - Young Chartered Accountant for expat position

PLEASE NOTE: Regrettably, we are unable to consider candidates who do not have prior mining industry experience (This is a crucial requirement and not negotiable).  

  • Contract (renewable) position in the mining sector in a remote area in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  • Salary up to USD7000 per month (net), depending on skills and experience with travel allowance dependent on location of recruitment
  • Single status residence with vehicle, accommodation and meals provided and 84days annual leave (total days off site). 

QUALIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS:

  • Young registered Chartered Accountant and experience in a mining environment
  • 3-5 years post-graduate experience is required
  • A proven track record of managing a finance department.
  • Use of implementation of ERP systems, specifically the use of SYSPRO and knowledge of IFRS reporting is also required
  • French speaking would be strongly advantageous
  • Ability to manage financial operations in multiple entities
  • Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment
  • Capable of communicating financially to Senior Management
  • A strategist and logical thinker
  • Excellent writing and communication skills are a prerequisite as is the ability to maintain high ethical standards in both internal and external business relationships.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Financial management and accounting including financial modeling and financial forecasting.
  • Ensure that accounting entries are done properly, that procedures are followed.
  • Prepare the monthly closing file and to check/do recons on the accounts.
  • Interact with auditors and prepare, do follow up with them and dig whatever information they require.

Should you not here from us within 3 weeks, please accept your application to be unsuccessful.

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Job Location: Democratic Rep. Congo
Salary (USD): Not Specified, Negotiable
Job Type: Contract
Contact Name: Mr Andre Jacobs
Company Name: CareerAvenue
Telephone: +27828875798
Job Reference: MT/ca120Jserve
Start Date: ASAP
Date Posted: 26th Jul 2010 (10:00)

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