Ohlthaver & List

Senior Accountant Job

Ohlthaver & List  •  Windhoek, NA (Onsite)  •  17 hours ago
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PURPOSE OF POSITION

The purpose of this position is to provide accurate reporting to the Companies under our control, while ensuring technical compliance in terms of IFRS, taxation and Companies Act.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Degree in Financial Accounting, or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in Financial Accounting.
  • Strong professional knowledge of finance and accounting principles, acquired through tertiary education and relevant practical experience.
  • Advanced MS Excel proficiency, with the ability to analyse financial data and prepare accurate reports.
  • Sound knowledge and practical understanding of taxation and related financial requirements.
  • Experience with Draftworx and SAP will be an added advantage.
  • NIPA certification will be an advantage.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Financial Reporting & Control

  • Manage accounting and SAP processing for assigned entities, including asset additions/disposals.
  • Prepare monthly management accounts, BLR reports, General Ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Compile half-year and year-end reporting packs in line with Group standards and deadlines.
  • Prepare Annual Financial Statements on Draftworx and verify intercompany balances.
  • Coordinate external audits and annual property valuations.

Compliance & Governance

  • Liaise with Company Secretarial on required resolutions, agreements and related documentation.
  • Prepare solvency and liquidity tests and ensure compliance with IFRS, taxation and the Companies Act.
  • Monitor legislative and IFRS developments and advise on required corrective actions.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow

  • Compile annual budgets, forecasts and monthly cash flow projections.
  • Monitor and actively manage cash flow, including preparation of regular cash flow schedules.
  • Process daily banking transactions and receipts, monthly bank reconciliations and petty cash.

Taxation

  • Prepare income tax, deferred tax, provisional tax, VAT, PAYE and withholding tax returns and calculations as required.
  • Liaise with the Receiver of Revenue and attend to income tax and VAT audits and queries.
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable tax legislation and keep abreast of taxation changes.

Creditors & Procure-to-Pay

  • Support the Procure-to-Pay process by creating timely SAP purchase orders in accordance with procurement procedures.
  • Process creditor payments through online banking and manage weekly employee expense claims.

Debtors & Intercompany

  • Process monthly invoicing and actively follow up outstanding debtors to ensure payment within agreed terms.
  • Collect outstanding amounts from OpCos and ensure monthly intercompany balances are confirmed and reconciled.

Professional Advice & Support

  • Research and resolve technical accounting, IFRS, Companies Act and taxation queries.
  • Prepare complex accounting entries and provide financial advice and recommendations for projects, cost optimisation, tax planning and effective accounting practices.
  • Perform any other duties as reasonably required.

Closing date - 25 September 2026

OL - Authentic, Caring & Passionate

Applicants meeting our requirements are invited to apply. OL Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

"This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and vetting process, and by applying for this position, applicants acknowledge that they are aware that the Company reserves the right to carry out screening and pre-employment vetting for all shortlisted applicants. Certificate of Conduct issued by the Namibian Police (not older than 6 months) may be required from all shortlisted applicants."

Requisition ID: 6021

Ohlthaver & List

About Ohlthaver & List

As a truly African company employing over 6000 people in various sectors, the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group is rooted in and committed to Africa, and all her people.

Today, O&L is Namibia’s largest privately held Group of Companies, with business interests in food production, fishing, beverages, farming, retail trade, information technology, property leasing and development, marine engineering, steelworks, and the leisure and hospitality industry. With annual revenues of close to N$5 billion making O&L a significant contributor to state coffers, this broad-based group has grown to not only be a significant contributor of GDP in Namibia, but is actively engaged in uplifting the lives of its people, its consumers and society, wherever it operates. O&L is relentless in its pursuit of creating a sustainable future for all, and therefore passionately embraces its purpose: Creating a Future, Enhancing Life, in everything we do.

O&L Companies:

- Broll Namibia

- Cleanergy Solutions Namibia

- Dimension Data

- Hangana

- Hartlief

- Kraatz

- Namibia Dairies

- O&L Brand X

- O&L Fresh Produce

- O&L Leisure Hotels & Lodges

- O&L Nexentury

- O&L Organic Energy Solutions

- O&L Projects Management

- Pick n Pay Namibia

Visit our website for full details: http://www.ol.na

Industry
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Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Windhoek, NA
Year Founded
1919
Website
ol.na
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