Assistant Financial Controller

ASSISTANT FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Company: Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd

Reference#: ASSISTANT FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Published: 08/04/2022

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Market Related
Location: Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

Introduction

Founded in 1912, Fraser Alexander has grown from humble beginnings to become a key player in the South African mining industry and in selected global locations.
Fraser Alexander is a leading supplier of Mining services which include: Minerals Processing, Construction and Tailings. A solid and well respected brand in the mining services area is looking to attract key talents to add to its existing pool of highly sought after professionals.

Job Functions
Finance

Industries
Mining

Specification

To support the Financial Controller and Divisional accountant in their duties. Responsible for quality control of information entering the Finance and related systems

Reporting

Assist in preparing and supply of operational finance information.

Assist the Financial Controller and Divisional Accountant with any reporting requirements.

Governance

Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant legislation for ZRA (Income Tax and Value Added Tax etc) including legislative amendments and industry best practices, as well as proactively advising on solutions to relevant stakeholders in accordance with Policy.

Assist internal audit during annual internal audit process.

Management

Monitor revenue and costs vs budget. Identify trends e.g. Daily productions against program etc.

Assist with the management of Overtime hours worked.

Compile and implement corrective action plans to rectify negative trends.

Implement positive trends at sites.

Analyzing, drill down and identifying the variance amongst the Budget, Forecast & actuals.

Ensure good management of company assets within the business unit.

Ensure policies and procedures are adhered to.

Provide quality accounting support and technical advice to key internal stakeholders.

Quality Control: All system inputs and requisitions generated at a site and regional basis are captured and allocated correctly.

Review cost allocations.

Assist with bank reconciliations and reconciliations for VAT.

Assist with completing VAT returns as and when required.

Budget & Forecast

Assist with the Budget and forecast on site and business unit level for operations.

Assist with the monthly rolling forecast calculations.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Grade 12 Certificate

Minimum Diploma in Accounting or Business Studies

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a financial role

Knowledge and experience in foreign currency transactions (would be advantageous)

Knowledge and experience in multiple site costing (would be advantageous)

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Must have a basic understanding Financial & Cost Management

Must have an advanced understanding of Customer Focus

Must have an advanced understanding of Integrity & Trust

Must have an advanced understanding of Professionalism

Must have a good understanding of Detail orientation

Job Closing Date: 19/04/2022