Manager – Projects and Projects Accountant

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Implement and maintain adequate financial and budgetary controls, which include management reporting to ensure the safeguarding of the companies monetary and physical assets.
• Analyse project financial performance against budget and provide weekly and monthly forecasts in terms of project expenditure.
• The compilation of monthly cost reports, variance analysis, forecasting and planning.
• Reporting of Quarterly Capital and commitments ARC reports.
• Ensure minimal findings or gaps from audit results from both internal and external auditors.
• Post the completion of audits for a minimum of 10% of all projects >R200k executed in the Smelter and Low Security areas.
• Improve procedure and value adding reporting and analysis.
• Provide technical solutions to enhance plant reliability, plant efficiency and total cost of ownership.
• Optimise SAP reporting systems.
• Use reporting tools e.g. QlikView, Power BI to improve dashboard reporting.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed Matric qualification.
• An Honours’ degree in in Financial Management or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 7 years working experience in Finance and Auditing.
• Must have experience in in project budgeting, costing and control.
• Exposure to project management systems and procedures will be advantageous.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Intermediate proficiency—Microsoft suite (Excel, Email, Word) and advanced proficiency with the SAP Financial management modules.
• Ability to explain highly technical information to different stakeholders.
• Report writing skills.
• Use knowledge of organisation and transform into insights.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong knowledge of management reporting frameworks and financial systems.
• Sound understanding of management accounting principles and analysis.
• Proven understanding of financial management within capital projects.
• In-depth knowledge of project budgeting, costing and cost control methodologies.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting and cost management processes.
• Knowledge of management evaluation and performance measurement tools.
• Familiarity with project management systems, processes and procedures.
• Working knowledge of SHEQ requirements, including project safety management and control measures.