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Accounting Officer

Syrah Resources Accounting Officer

Vacancy open until 03/09/2026

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

Ensure that the accounts and taxes reflect the real and accurate picture of the company based on the transaction posted during the periods.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with Preparation of Statutory Financial Statement

Perform verification activities to ensure the minimization of jobs that culminate with end-of-year work;
Review each accounts transaction and propose reallocations;
Ensure strict adherence to all statutory requirements;
Make the analytical review of the relevant accounts in the system and suggest reallocation or adjustments;

Assist with revision of invoice deducted VAT to certify if they comply with tax legislation

Checking VAT deducted on the Weekly invoices posted in the system;
List and addresses all relevant findings identified during the checking of VAT deducted that needs to be regularized;
Proceed with the adjustment/ reallocation of VAT deducted incorrectly;
Prepare the preliminary supply list with clear description of goods and services provided during the week for the purpose of VAT return and refund;
Ensure VAT reverse charge is being done according to the law;

Assist with preparation of declaration of Tax Requirements (VAT, WHT, IRPS, IRPC, INSS and Others)

Cross check with system figures to ensure the numbers are being filled into Tax declaration are in accordance with the accounting books;
Ensure that the calculation of WHT for foreign payments followed internal procedures;
Get In touch with Payroll team to ensure that social security amount got from Payroll module crosses with figures from Geneal Ledger (GL).
Collect all taxes for payment across the department and ensure it is submitted to Accounts Payable (AP) by 10th of each month.
Etc.
Assist with Preparation of VAT refund process and submission according to the internal timelines.

Prepare the process for Royalties declaration and submission.

Ensure Sales report is being updated and cross with accounting record on a weekly basis by AP team;
Follow up the operation team to ensure we receive in a timely manner the monthly production reports;
Maintain the tax files are updated;
Submit the IPM to the Tax Authorities.
Assist on external auditing requirements.
Participate in advice to guarantee better tax compliances.
Assist with Maintenance of the compliance register.
Prepare and post the JE as required in accordance with the company procedure.
Perform General Ledger reconciliation on closing of each month and adhere to the company timelines.
Ensure that all JE files are properly filed and kept physically and electronically.
Demonstrate improvements in processes and procedures that benefit the department and the business at all
Work closely with transactional team (AR/AP) to guarantee that every export document is being received and stamped by the bank.
Work closely with Accounts Receivable to maintain trade receivable accounts, sub ledger and Sales accounts reconciled
Work closely with AP to ensure that every foreign prepayment is cleared timely with import document and report the status of each payment.
Work closely with Procurement to ensure that all Goods and Service Received have proper final tax documents.
Assist in monitoring the general compliance of all business.
Ensuring behavior is always aligned with Company Values.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Strong analytical and accounting skills.
Strong judgment skills to review invoices.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in Portuguese and English;
Exceptional ability to build and maintain credible work / commercial / tax relation.
Sound computer proficiency and experience across Microsoft Office (strongly in Excel and Word).
Able to work with ERP Financial Software.
Knowledge of Statutory accounting principles.

Education & Experience

Degree in Accounting;
Having accounts certification will be an advantage;
Experience in General Tax Obligation (IRPS, IRPC, VAT, INSS, etc);
Experience in cost allocation based on the budget.
Minimal of three years progressively responsible experience in Financial Accounting

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