Accountant (South Africa Lodges)

SUMMARY:
Assist the Lodge Bookkeepers and lodge administrators

POSITION INFO:

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 what’s 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

We reserve the right not to make an appointment.