Sr. Finance Specialist

Senior Finance Specialist

Organization Summary

Lindsay Corporation is a global company, headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, focused on providing irrigation and infrastructure solutions to meet the needs of a growing population. As one of the world’s leading providers of irrigation and water management, its Zimmatic systems are operating in more than 90 countries. Lindsay Corporation’s infrastructure division offers a wide range of products that aid in roadway maintenance and transportation safety. Since 1955, Lindsay Corporation has been at the forefront of research and development of products and services designed to meet the needs of a constantly evolving world.

Position Description

Lindsay Corporation is hiring a Senior Finance Specialist.  The incumbent for this position will be responsible for assisting the Finance Manager in the performance of the department’s function and duties by rendering a comprehensive and professional Bookkeeping / Controlling service to Lindsay Manufacturing Africa (Pty) Ltd (“Lindsay Africa”).  He/she will be responsible and accountable for management of debtors and general maintenance of the General Ledger of the company.

Duties & Responsibilities

As an employee of Lindsay Africa, the employees’ responsibilities are, but not limited to:

• Accounts Receivable - (Debtors) Responsible for entire Debtors’ function (local and foreign debtors).
• Control Framework - Document, maintain and updating of all internal control documents for internal and external audit.
• General Ledger Maintenance and Reconciliations - Assistance in the rendering of the entire General Ledger function including the upkeep of the general ledger.
• Claiming export rebates - Calculating and submitting documents to external party to ensure timeous claims for export rebates.
• Client Relations - Establishing and maintaining strong professional relationships with clients (internal and external) and key stakeholders through effective communication and engagement.
• Business and Audit Risk Management Assistance - Identify and report any possible business and audit risk exposure to the Finance Manager.
• Legal Compliance - Ensure compliance with all the applicable rules, regulations and laws in respect of Lindsay Africa, its business operations and corporate governance responsibility when performing professional bookkeeping. 
• Assistance in the company’s banking functions - Assist with banking functions (reviewing payments, beneficiaries and uploading payments where required).
• Forecasting - Prepare and assists with various forecasting information as and when required (whether ad hoc or on a regular basis).
• Value Added tax administration - Ensure that output VAT is declared according to legislation.
• Month-end reporting Perform month-end OneStream reporting.
• Audit (internal & external) - Assist with and provide support to internal and external auditors when required.
• Wages (weekly & monthly) - Complete weekly and monthly wages working papers and submit to outsourced service provider.
• Ad hoc responsibilities

Recommended/Preferred Qualifications

• B Com degree in Accounting (or similar appropriate professional qualification).
• Topics, tax legislation, and regulations that are specific to the Lindsay Africa organization or industry.
• Professional knowledge in respect of good corporate governance practices and compliance.
• Professional level computer literacy in bookkeeping and relevant accounting and financial management software applications.
• Updated financial knowledge in terms of relevant short courses.
• Knowledge of budget development and monitoring.
• Working knowledge and experience with financial reporting and auditing
• Ability to interpret financial policies, procedures, and practices.
• Completed articles at a Medium to Large audit firm.
• Knowledge of a manufacturing environment will be beneficial.
• Subsequent relevant work experience in a related position.
• Experience with Microsoft Navision will be beneficial.