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Head of Accounting (42737)
Job Description
Join Atlantis Foundries – A proudly South African operation with global reach
- Atlantis Foundries, a global leader in the manufacturing of high-quality engine blocks, is part of the Daimler Truck family – a key driver behind our growth across Africa, the Americas, and Europe
- We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Head of Accounting to lead our financial reporting and compliance functions with precision and integrity. Based in Atlantis, Western Cape, this role requires a qualified Chartered Accountant who has proven experience managing and mentoring a finance team
- As the senior finance leader, you’ll be responsible for the accuracy, structure, and integrity of our financial operations. Your key focus will be ensuring our financial records are complete, compliant, and audit-ready, with timely reporting in accordance with IFRS and corporate standards
- You’ll take ownership of historical financial reporting, tax compliance, audit preparation, and the maintenance of robust financial systems and controls
- If you’re a hands-on leader with a passion for precision, process, and accountability – and you’re ready to bring your expertise to a proudly South African company with a global footprint – we’d love to hear from you
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Leading and developing a high-performing finance team
- Preparing financial statements in line with IFRS and Daimler Truck requirements
- Overseeing external audits and ensuring full tax compliance
- Managing accounting functions: month-end closure, auditing, taxation, accounts payable & receivable
- Implementing and maintaining strong internal control systems
- Handling deferred tax calculations and the annual tax return
- Supporting strategic decisions through robust financial analysis and reporting
Education & requirements:
- Must be a Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)
- A minimum of 7 years’ work experience coupled with 3 years of leading a team
- Ideally, you will have experience in a manufacturing environment; however, candidates from other sectors will be considered if you can demonstrate a successful transition into a new industry in the past.
- Working knowledge of IFRS
- High integrity with a commitment to South African legal, statutory, and financial standards
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