DNV GL is recruiting a Accounting Specialist, to be based in Luanda, Angola.
Duties
- In-country GSS Representative will initially report to the GSS Finance manager Africa
- The incumbent will manage the statutory reporting for specific legal entities per external legislation and internal policies of a given geographical location
- He will also liaise with the Regional GSS HR and Real Estate and Procurement (REM) team
- Accounting and reporting: Coordination with in-country Business units on book close activities
- Produce draft Management report to Business units for their review
- Local internal control: Coordinating for Fixed assets sighting activities and ensure proper custodian of fixed assets in country
- Coordinates and facilitates on in country internal control matters
- Test, document, report and monitor controls as per the Internal Control systems on frequent basis
- Implement corrective actions as per management or Global Process Owner advice
- Signing remittance order/cheques and manage cash management activities that could not be performed by the regional centre
- Statutory and Tax Compliance: Responsible for all statutory reporting and compliance issues for specific Legal Entities in Angola
- Oversees compliance to statutory rules, supports annual audits and preparation of annual statutory accounts, notes and annual reports
- Oversees and signs off reconciliations of major balance sheet accounts
- Sign off accounting records/financial statement in compliance with local requirements
- Monitor shares capital development and dividends and make sure that equity rules and dividend payment rules are followed and are legally compliant
- Oversees tax compliance and supports with tax reviews including but not limited to WHT, VAT, CIT, PIT and others
- Coordinating with local tax advisor for tax filing
- Ensure proper archiving in compliance with local regulation
- Highlight regulatory changes to the team where necessary for timely actions
- Coordination: Coordinating for bank guarantee issued locally and maintain open bank guarantee listings by country
- Coordinating with Treasury team on cashflow management/cashflow issues
- Acts as main contact point for general accounting processes (RTR) and group reporting towards the HUB
- Acts as the main contact point towards auditors and outsourcing partners (incl corporate secretarial services and facility management services)
- Act as interlink between GSS HR and country on HR activities
- HR administration local coordination: Preparation of standard job descriptions in local language
- Review and issuing of standard employment contracts guided by Regional Centre (RC)
- Localisation of employee handbooks and policies supporting Country Chair (CC) guided by RC
- Employee insurance renewal and communication, supported by RC
- On-boarding and off-boarding using DNV GL checklist
- International assignee on and off-boarding including visa, as guided by RC, using selected vendors
- Administration of fringe benefits, allowances, passing on data to social security/pension etc
- Support in data collection for payroll
- Assisting with employee queries using DNV GL case management tool
- Creating (electronic) personnel files for new employees and keeping them pursuant to the applicable law
- Preparing work certificates for leaving employees, ‘document management’ in local language
- Providing notice on the obligatory initial/periodical medical examination
- Employee vacation and medical leave control, and administration; keeping a working hours record based on sick leave, holiday requests and other excused absence
- Basic support in ER issues, about high level process applicable in-country
- Occasional support as attending an all staff meeting
Requisites
- Chartered accountant/Chief Accountant Certificate (5+ years experience)
- Experience with a Professional Services Company preferred
- Computer skills
- Strong understanding on local regulations
- At least 5 years of experience in similar positions or in General Accounting
- Excellent written and verbal English
- Local language proficiency, written and verbal
- Demonstrate long term commitment to the company
- Adhere to company rules and procedures, executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results
- Good understanding of all key business processes across functional areas
- Positive attitude, customer centric mindset and the willingness to go the extra mile to meet organizational goals
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documentation and various financial reports
- Energetic and approachable fostering positive atmosphere
- Solution oriented, willing to take initiative to solve problems
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision
- Attentive to detail and deadlines
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Proven ability to learn and understand new software/accounting systems
Notes
- Only short listed applicants will be contacted
How to Apply