General Ledger Accountant

Recruiter:

Tower Group

Job Ref:

2657212534

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

The position requires a dedicated and strong team player to supervise and work with the accounts team.
They will be responsible for the maintenance and reconciliation of the general ledger balance sheet accounts for the firm.
This position requires the successful candidate to comply with the services department criteria and be prepared
to work in accordance with the dictates of the practice and the team''s deliverables including being willing to work
overtime when necessary.

The incumbent must have their own reliable transport.

A general outline of the position is provided below:

Supervision of team membersÂ
Monthly review and reconciliation of all general ledger balance sheet accounts for the firm and related entities
Monthly reconciliation of all intercompany transactions
Monthly review of all payroll reconciliations
Approving general ledger journal entries
Attending to VAT and income tax queries
Assisting with the preparation of annual audit working papers
Preparation of audit specific calculations (IFRS)
Implementation of IFRS disclosure and calculations for financial statements
Drafting of annual consolidated financial statements
Pro-actively managing and resolving audit queries during the audit
Other ad hoc wider tasks as and when required

Knowledge and Skills

Proficiency with the relevant computer software packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Outlook , Excel and accounts package 3E.
Proven team player, professional, flexible and friendly
Possess well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
Detail orientated
The ability to work under minimum supervision

Education Qualifications

B.Com or similar degree/certificate.
Completed articles (SAICA/SAIPA/similar)

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