Kongsberg Maritime is an international company with job opportunities worldwide. The company is a market leader in Marine Systems, Automation, Propulsion Control, Tank Gauging, Dynamic Positioning, Navigation, Deck Machinery, Propulsion Systems, Sensors and Robotics.

Kongsberg Maritime Namibia (Pty) Ltd is representing Kongsberg Maritime’s business units and product lines in the Africa.

We are searching for a person to provide professional administrative support to one or more senior managers, and a complex administrative service to a team.

Requirements: 

• Higher education -  Human Resources/Administration/Financial would be preferred
• Experience in working on similar position
• Knowledge of financial, taxes, payroll
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Flexibility, ability to deal with ambiguity and change
• Ability to exercise judgement and act on own initiative
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (comfortable using Excel and its multitude of functions)
• Very good communication skills
• Structured, reliable, good in networking and with collaboration skills
• Excellent written and spoken English

 Main Tasks: 

• Assist the Area Financial Controller with monthly closing of the books
• To review and analyses the monthly financial results and ensure overall data integrity and explain and report on significant variances vs. prior month plan
• Performs monthly reviews of the balance sheet accounts and performs the analysis of variances and follow ups
• Ensure that business strategies are supported by the Finance departments objectives and activities
• Preparation of all tender related documentation in close cooperation with Sales Department
• Support with all tax related matters like VAT, company tax
• Responsible for accurate monthly payroll including all related payroll tasks (incl. pension fee, payroll taxes)
• Contact point for EFSC regarding AP
• Contact point for outsourced tasks (like payroll, taxes etc.)
• Ensure timely and accurate bookkeeping so accounts are always up-to-date
• Assist Service admin regarding control and finalization of Service Orders invoiced out
• Provide administrative support to managers on relevant systems (Undertake general office management activities like handle telephone and face-to-face enquiries on behalf of primary managers, screening calls and responding to queries directly)
• Operate relevant business systems to process data
• Manage stakeholders and ensure fair process in everything we do
• Contribute to continuous process improvement activities, by identifying areas for process and system improvement, and creating and updating administration operating procedures
• Undertake general office management activities, including ordering of stationary, filing and mail collection and distribution
• Other general tasks within the finance team (including assisting HR/IT/Service Admin)

 We can offer: 

• Working in an internationally environment/stable company
• You will be and important contributor in an exclusive technical and commercial environment
• Participation in various development  trainings
• Unique atmosphere in a team sharing expertise
• Collaboration with various departments and disciplines within our global organization  
• Attractive salary and benefits
• Interesting experience and opportunity for personal development

The position reports to The Managing Director. 

For further information, please contact:

Mr. Andre Strauss, andre.strauss@km.kongsberg.com,
Managing Director
Kongsberg Maritime Namibia

 

 

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