Heading is recruiting a Site Administrator Finance Accounting Payroll, to be based in Songo, Mozambique.
Duties
Finance & Accounting
- Review and process local supplier invoices alongside their supporting documentation
- Maintain the proper filing of invoices, receipts, bank statements, and other financial records
- Maintain monthly cash and bank books and provide support for bank reconciliations
- Coordinate tax and accounting matters in collaboration with local accountants, tax consultants, and Commercial Project Management in the Head Offices located in Austria and Germany
Management of Manpower at Site
- Ensure working time registration and prepare monthly timesheets, which includes tracking leave and overtime records, in coordination with supervisors and the Site Manager
- Take responsibility for the travel management of workers and supervisors, coordinating closely with the Site Manager and the Travel Agency
- Manage permits and visa applications in cooperation with the local tax consultancy, ensuring follow-up with authorities and the monitoring of relevant validity dates
- Track foreign personnel quotas and authorizations, including processing visa renewals and employment-change notifications with the relevant authorities
- Coordinate employment contracts, onboarding and offboarding procedures, monthly payroll, INSS registrations, IRPS, social security declarations and payments, and related documentation with local manpower suppliers and payroll consultants
- Maintain complete personnel files and employment records, encompassing contracts, permits, visas, payroll documentation, and work-accident insurance records
- Manage accommodation and camp issues at the site for workers and supervisors in coordination with the responsible Accommodation & Camp Management
- Liaise with labor, immigration, tax, and other local authorities, and coordinate all required correspondence, employee lists, notifications, and statutory submissions
- Monitor statutory deadlines and personnel compliance requirements, maintain auditable confidential records, escalate compliance issues to Site and Commercial Management, and support official inspections
- Support of Site Manager: Provide support with administrative and office-related issues, including the preparation of documents and reports
Requisites
- Possess a degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or Engineering with an interest in business administration
- Alternatively, have a completed commercial, technical, or accounting-related professional education combined with relevant work experience
- Require additional training in accounting and taxation
- Have 2 years of experience in office management, accounting, and payroll, preferably gained at a construction or installation company
- Demonstrate experience in dealing with public authorities, such as for visa processing
- Have a good understanding of the technical and commercial terminology commonly used in an international construction site environment
- Professional Skills:
- Show proficiency in both spoken and written English
- Show proficiency in both spoken and written Portuguese
- Possess good knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Be willing to undergo training provided by Andritz for internal software, such as the LMS/Insite tool used for logistics, manpower management, and accounting
- Prior experience with accounting, payroll, or ERP software is considered an advantage
- Personal Skills & Competencies:
- Demonstrate reliability and accuracy when handling invoices, payments, and financial documentation
- Possess strong organizational skills necessary to manage deadlines, documentation, and multiple administrative tasks
- Be proactive, able to work independently, and willing to take ownership of assigned tasks
- Exhibit flexibility and the ability to work effectively under pressure
- Have good communication and interpersonal skills suited for an international working environment
- Additional Requirements:
- Hold a valid driver's license in Mozambique
- Show a willingness to travel within Mozambique if required for administrative or project-related matters
- Have an active registration with the Ordem dos Engenheiros de Moçambique, or a willingness to obtain such registration
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted