SENIOR MANAGER FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Senior Manager Financial Accounting

Eswatini Water Services Corporation
2026/03/18 | Ezulwini

Job Reference Number: SMFA001
Department: Financial Management
Business Unit:
Industry: Banking/Finance And Investment
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of Senior Manager Financial Accounting reporting to Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

The Senior Manager: Financial Accounting ensures EWSC’s profitability and growth and plays a support role to EWSC’s leadership in utilizing financial information to inform business strategy. The role manages the financial resources of the general accounting, accounts receivable, cash & banking, payroll, and accounts payable functions and ensures the overall accuracy of EWSC’s financial books and records. This role is responsible for the timely completion of financial statements and management reports that accurately reflect EWSC’s financial position and the results of its operations in accordance with accounting standards and statutory requirements. It acts as the primary respondent on any technical accounting issues that may arise within the organization. This role serves as the primary point of contact for the external auditors and departments relating to accounting matters and management comments. (mx.indeed.com)

Key outputs:

• Internal Financial Control
• General Accounting
• Accounts Receivables
• Accounts Payables and Payroll
• People Management & Functional Effectiveness
• Financial Management
• Compliance & Governance
• SHEQ Championing
• Culture

Competences required:

• Knowledge of relevant legislative regulations (e.g., Companies Act, National Treasury regulations, tax legislation)
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS, IAS)
• Understanding of emerging financial accounting best practices
• Knowledge of corporate governance
• Strong understanding of internal controls and processes
• Understanding of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)) systems
• Financial reporting concepts, e.g., cash vs. accrual basis, fixed assets
• Ability to craft financial policies
• Ability to use public finance information with the view of lobbying with government and to identify the opportunities for the corporation

Job Requirements

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Financial Management or Management Accounting
• Professional Qualification: Member of EIA, CIMA, ACCA, CPA, CFA

Experience:

• 8 years’ experience, including 5 years in a managerial role
• 3 years of commercial accountability for a portfolio in the utilities industry

Apply:

https://ewscjobs.mcidirecthire.com/Vacancy/