Accountant (South Africa Lodges)

Talent Genie

Sandton, Johannesburg
Permanent
Full-time

23 days ago

KEY OUTPUTS:

Assist the Lodge Bookkeepers and lodge administrators
Assist lodge managers/ Director with queries
Prepare and review South African lodge balance sheet reconciliations & process monthly journals
Prepare monthly management accounts for regional business units
Prepare & assist with quarterly forecasts, annual budgets and high level forecasts
Assist with year-end audit queries
Assist in training of staff from various backgrounds and skill levels
Capex tracking and related functions.
Liaison with professional & legal advisors, tax authorities etc.
Able to travel if necessary.
Ad hoc tasks as required.

DUTIES:

Ensuring month end processes for a number of lodges are completed within the required timelines
Process monthly journals related to South African lodges
Ensuring the accuracy of data extracted from multiple platforms
Provide variance analysis and other accounting support to central teams
Preparing monthly Balance sheet reconciliations
Assist with planning and co-ordination of the audit and address audit queries
Maintain Fixed asset register and capital expenditure tracking
Assist the Lodge Bookkeepers and lodge administrators
Assist lodge managers/ Director with queries
Bank reconciliations checks
Circulating and reviewing monthly management accounts to lodges
Reviewing the accounts to maintain financial integrity and standardisation across the region
Ad hoc tasks as required

QUALIFICATION:

B Comm (Acc) with 2 years experience

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Proficient with MS Office Packages (Excel)
Advanced excel experience required (etc. pivot table, vlookups)
Experience with Panstrat and / or Microsoft Access beneficial
Knowledge of Pastel advantages
Analysis & Problem Solving
Planning and Organisation

Having and using knowledge of systems, situations, procedures and cultures inside the organization to identify potential organizational problems and opportunities; perceiving the impact and the implications of decisions on other components of the organization. Establishing a course of action for self and/ or others to accomplish a specific goal; planning proper assignments of personal and appropriate allocation of resources.

Quality Orientation/Attention To Detail

Accomplishing tasks through concern for all areas involved, no matter how small, showing concern for all aspects of the job, accurately checking processes and tasks; maintaining watchfulness over a period of time. End product orientation. Attention to detail. Checks whats received and ensure quality of personal input before distribution.PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Diligent self-starter, with a high level of attention to detail
Results focused, but willing to work with diverse personalities in a challenging environment
Generate and maintain a positive momentum and high levels of productivity.
Maintain social, ethical, organisational and professional norms.
Keen willingness for ongoing personal development.
Excellent communicator;
Team player who works productively with wide range of people

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