Accountant : Regional Accountant - South Africa, Namibia & Botswana

Job Title : Regional Accountant - South Africa, Namibia & Botswana

Division : Weir Minerals EMEA

Location : Alrode

Onsite

Purpose of Role : Why choose Weir :

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future : At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way : Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong : Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities :

Safety First :

• Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture

Fixed Assets accounting :

• Allocate, capitalize, and dispose of assets
• Ensure accurate depreciation and maintain the Capex Register
• Oversee annual impairment exercises
• Ensure capital investments are appropriately approved and aligned to budgeted spend

General Accounting and Financial Reporting :

• Support preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements + supporting reconciliations
• Review payroll journals, expense accruals and expense analysis
• Manage the deliverables and the work performed by Weir’s outsourced service provider
• Monitor and review financial transactions and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Prepare detailed financial analysis and reports for financial and business stakeholders
• Manage intercompany transactions and ensure reconciliation and elimination for group consolidation

Banking and Treasury :

• Review bank reconciliations and payments
• Manage treasury and cash across the business in line with Group policies
• Manage FX risk through effective hedging and Balance Sheet management
• Manage forex deals and cashflow forecasts
• Ensure compliance with local banking regulations
• Coordinate audit preparations and ensure compliance

Audit, Control & Compliance :

• Where required, prepare and implement financial policies
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, local statutory requirements and accounting standards
• Prepare regulatory reports, including statutory accounts
• Support the internal and external audit processes, ensuring all necessary documentation, explanations, and reconciliations are prepared
• Perform controls and compliance testing across the business

Job Knowledge / Education and Qualifications :

• Qualified CA with 5+ years of relevant experience and 2+ years of leadership experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; SAP knowledge is a plus
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, strong communication and management abilities
• Attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset
• Familiarity with financial regulations and compliance

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 countries, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.