Accountant, Finance

Main Purpose of the Role

This position entails a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, recons, fixed asset and lease accounting, financial reporting, audit preparation and tight deadlines. The accountant will have contact with Controllers and other departments within the organization as well as external vendors which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal. Responsibilities include the ability to ensure that work is accurately completed in a timely manner in order to ensure the overall financial results are reliable, accurate and completed within strict deadlines.

Location:

Kempton Park
Time Type:
Full Time

This position entails a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, recons, fixed asset and lease accounting, financial reporting, audit preparation and tight deadlines. The accountant will have contact with Controllers and other departments within the organization as well as external vendors which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal. Responsibilities include the ability to ensure that work is accurately completed in a timely manner in order to ensure the overall financial results are reliable, accurate and completed within strict deadlines.

• B Com Accounting or similar accounting degree/ qualification

• Medium to Advanced MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook

• SAP ERP

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a financial accounting role.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must be controls and process focused.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and deliver on deadlines.
• Good understanding of financial statements and reports.
• Must have a valid and unendorsed driver’s license.
• Period-end close responsibilities will require time outside the normal business hours.
• Liaise with AP, AR, CM and senior management.

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong reconciliation skills.
• Highly organised with good time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment, while also being self-driven.
• Previous experience in a Shared Services environment would be advantageous.

• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, and that monthly reporting packs, journal entries, and reconciliations are prepared to a high standard of quality and accuracy.
• Prepare journals emanating from the Webcost system accruals, ensuring that the coding is correct, and review previously processed accruals to avoid duplication.
• Prepare and upload journals resulting from branch reviews, as well as Financial and Business Controller reviews.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of accounts with appropriate support and comments for Financial Controller review.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations monthly, advise on any risks and/or opportunities, and assess opportunities for process improvement.
• Upload data into the financial reporting system and prepare comments for the Controllers.
• Perform P&L reviews.
• Maintain fixed and leased asset ledgers and reconciliations, identifying areas for process improvement.
• Ensure that month-end checklists are actioned to facilitate the timely reporting of all monthly financial information and update them where applicable.
• Support budget and forecasting activities.
• Support the Financial and Business Controllers.
• Work with the Credit Department to ensure all IC transactions are processed in accordance with the Group Finance Manual.
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of foreign currency translations and revaluations.
• Work with the…