WE ARE RECRUITING!!! ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT x2 Duty Stations: Rundu and Ongwediva The incumbent’s overall role is to ensure effective financial accounting data processing for the fresh produce business hubs. This position reports to the Accountant (Windhoek). Key focus areas • Develop effective and efficient systems to account for financial transactions timely and accurately. • Maintain subsidiary accounts by processing entries for debtors/creditors/inventory/cash and banks/investments-lia bilities and fixed asset register on a daily, weekly and monthly basis according to set procedures. • Maintains and balances general ledger till Trial Balance by preparing monthly account reconciliations. • Preparation of daily cash-up and cash flow reporting. • Maintains historical documentation / book keeping as prescribed. • Preparation of fixed and ad hoc financial reports as requested by the supervisor. Qualifications and experience • A relevant Diploma in Finance or Accounting • At least 2 years’ bookkeeping experience in the private or public sector. Skills/knowledge • Sound financial accounting principles • Knowledge of Pastel or any other accounting packages • Ability to learn new skills • High level of accuracy and attention to detail • Excellent organising and planning skills • Excellent problem-solving skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines • Ability to respect diversity and work as a team ACCOUNTANT x 2 Duty Station: Windhoek The incumbent’s overall role is to ensure the accuracy, completeness, validity and reliability of the financial data of the Fresh Produce Business Hubs (Rundu & Ongwediva), the National Strategic Food Reserve (NSFR) facilities (Silos), Standards and Trade Division and Head Office operations. This position reports to the Senior Manager: Finance & Administration. Key focus areas • Maintain effective and efficient internal control or financial systems and recommend and implement improvements to current policies and procedures within the finance department. • Review and entry of work done by the Assistant Accountants / Cashiers / ICT-Admin and Procurement Officers in line with set rules on the Pastel Accounting System. • Maintain master data on Pastel Accounting System and integration to Pastel Payroll. • Responsible for preparing monthly / quarterly management accounts and annual financial statements per set standards (IFRS) and internal requirements/needs. • Responsible for guiding and preparing the consolidated annual budget, medium term forecasts, capital planning and sourcing process for AMTA (including its departments, Hubs and Silos). • Act as liaison with internal audit-audit committee/external auditors, banks, Inland Revenue, suppliers and customers, staff on finance department related queries. • Approves timely and accurate monthly payroll/supplier payments and customer refunds. • Responsible for the treasury function of AMTA. • Responsible for timely and accurate submission of taxes: VAT, Import VAT, PAYE, SSC, Income TAX, Levies, Duties and good standing with all regulators. • Responsible for staff issues: entry-exit interviews, weekly/monthly/annual appraisals, leave scheduling/approval and dispute resolution. • Preparation of fixed and ad hoc financial reports/analysis as requested by the supervisor while incorporating strategic initiatives. Qualifications and experience • A relevant degree in Finance or Accounting • At least 4 years’ accounting experience with 2 years’ in a supervisory position. Skills/knowledge • Sound knowledge of the Income Tax, VAT and Labour Acts, IFRS and GAAP accounting principles • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially excel • Knowledge of Pastel will be advantages • High level of accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to apply a holistic/strategic view on daily operations • Excellent planning, organising, leading and controlling skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to analyse, report and conclude on complex financial data • Ability to maintain good internal/external interpersonal relationships • Ability to maintain high level of confidentially and apply consistent sound judgement • Self-motivated and determined with minimal supervision required • Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines • Ability to respect diversity and work as a team HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER: Duty Station: Windhoek The incumbent’s overall role is to facilitate the effective and efficient functioning of the human resources administrative functions and process, such as HR provisioning, support, training and development and utilization. Key focus areas • Training and Development • Employee / Industrial Relations • Occupational Health and Safety • Recruitment and Selection • HR Administration and OD • Ensuring compliance with legislation for example Affirmative Action, Labour Act, etc. Qualifications and experience: • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or Equivalent Relevant Qualification • At least 4 years relevant experience in industrial relations and training & development • Driver’s License Skills/ knowledge • Sound human relations skills • Strong Human Resources generalist background • People development focused • Team player • Sound computer proficiency • Fluency in speaking and writing English INTERNAL AUDITOR Duty Station: Windhoek The incumbent’s overall role is to add value by ensuring that effective and efficient implementation and operation of the set of internal controls, governance structures and risk management process are in place at the fresh produce business hubs, Silos and Head Office operations. This position reports to Managing Director and Audit Committee. Key focus areas • Prepare annual audit schedules, procedures, work sheets and checklists for audit planning and submit to committee for approval. • Evaluate and provide reasonable assurance that risk management, control, and governance systems are functioning as intended and will enable the organization’s objectives and goals (financial and non-financial) to be achieved. • Prepare process flow documentation for departmental operations and assist in compilation of policies and procedures as directed. • Reports risk management issues and internal controls deficiencies identified and provide recommendations for improving the organization’s operations, in terms of both efficient and effective performance. • Maintain routine and ad hoc research on current and potential risk assessments due to changes in internal/external trading environment and to guide management on the best route to pursue. • Evaluate regulatory compliance framework in consultation with management, legal and financial counsel. • Evaluate the organization’s readiness in all cases of business interruption. • Maintain open communication with management and the audit committee members. • Attend audit committee meetings, provide sound advice from investigations and be responsible for all audit information dissemination. • Travel to regional sites for audit investigations and information collection as necessary. • Evaluate information security and associated risk exposures. • Act as liaison with other internal and external resources as required. • Assess and assist the anti-fraud activities/initiatives of the entity. • Provide in-house training to staff to create awareness for proper implementation of recommendations made. Minimum qualifications • A relevant degree in Auditing • At least 4 years’ internal auditing experience, preferably with completed articles. Skills/knowledge • Sound knowledge of the Income Tax, VAT and Labour Acts, IFRS/GAAP accounting principles and IAS. • Knowledge of Pastel or any other accounting packages • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially excel and word • Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to apply a holistic/strategic view on daily operations • Excellent planning, organising, leading and controlling skills • Excellent knowledge of ICT • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to analyse, report and conclude on complex financial data • Ability to maintain good internal/external interpersonal relationships • Ability to maintain high level of confidentially and independence • Self-motivated and determined with minimal supervision required • Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines • Ability to respect diversity and work as a team SENIOR MANAGER: MARKET PROMOTION AND RESEARCH Duty Station: Windhoek Reporting to the Managing Director. The job engages market intelligence, promotion of and research on Namibia agronomic produce worldwide. Key Responsibilities • Research and maintain documentation / data at all times of all grain and grain products stored in the country, published twice annually. • Bi annual issuance of forecasts to the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry on the status of agriculture. • Weekly Market information, including prices, on agriculture in all major markets in Namibia. • Market intelligence on grain and fresh produce, including recent trends in regional and world markets on all agronomic products of interest to Namibia. Production of Market trends report every three (3) months. • Establish market promotion strategies and activities of Namibian produce locally and internationally. • Facilitate at least one international and two exclusive national promotion drives on Namibian produce. Qualifications and Experience • Master’s Degree in Agriculture or related / relevant field. • At least five (5) years’ experience in similar or related field Skills / knowledge • Fair command of English Language • Duty-bound, honest and focused on details. • Physical capable, observant, flexible with sober habits. APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 23 JANUARY 2015 The Agency offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the incumbent’s qualifications and experience including a Pension Scheme and Medical Aid. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged persons. Interested individual who meets the minimum requirements should address and courier or hand deliver his/her application letter and abridged CV to: The Senior Manager: Human Resources: Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency: 301 Independence Avenue, Trust Centre Building, 4th Floor (on top of Bank Windhoek: Kudu Branch). Our phone number for enquiries is: (+264) 61 236 387. No documents will be returned to unsuccessful candidates. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. NO E-MAILED OR FAXED APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED CHECK OUR PAGE; Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency
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