Overview
General Ledger Accountant Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at Staff Unlimited Recruitment
Our client is seeking a dynamic, problem solving and figure orientated individual who will be responsible for general accounting activities within the accounting department to join their team.
The role involves managing specific centralized functions for various ledgers across Africa and is responsible for applying accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure compliance with appropriate accounting control procedures.
Job type:
Permanent, on-site
Location:
Cape Town
Duties including but not limited to:
Monthly reconciliation of all Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ledger accounts
Balance General Ledger to Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable sub-system balances and reconcile
Provision for doubtful debts calculations
Process all payments via the ERP system from the bank statements and reconcile statements
Obtain invoices and supporting documents and accrue invoices if not processed
Reconcile Loan balances
Maintain Fixed Asset Register
Ensure that the General Ledger and Fixed Asset/Lease sub-systems are aligned
Apply technical knowledge to the capitalization and decapitalization of assets
Ensure additions and disposals to fixed assets/leases are recorded accurately
Monthly reconciliation of fixed asset and leases to sub-systems
Quarterly lease expense reconciliations and submission to Corporate Head Office.
Lease accounting calculations to be prepared and reconciled
Ensure inventory sub-systems to General Ledger balance monthly
Monthly reconciliation of all inventory accounts and timeous inventory variance resolution
Monthly reconciliation of all inventory accounts
Prepare and process all relevant journals with appropriate supporting information
Ensure the accounting records correctly reflect the results of business units’ financial position
Maintain Balance Sheet Reconciliations in line with corporate requirements
Follow up on corrections and clearing of any required balance sheet reconciling items
Carry out monthly close procedures
Preparation of financial information and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule
Analyse revenue and expenses
Record revenue in terms of revenue recognition policy and compliance with IFRS
Provide Operations with all financial information and analysis to support management decisions.
Organize and preparation of monthly, quarterly, yearly financials
Assist with organizing and preparation of information as required for statutory and tax audits in respective countries.
Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls (SOX).
Carrying out all duties in accordance with the quality assurance procedures / departmental works instructions.
Comply with OHS standards.
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in Accounting or Finance.
Professional Accountant (SA), AGA (SA) – advantageous
5 Years general accounting experience in commerce or completed SAIPA/SAICA Articles/formal accounting training
Knowledge of IFRS
Good understanding of accounting principles (IFRS, US GAAP and Sox reporting)
ERP system experience
Should you meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful
Title: General Ledger Accountant
Company: Staff Unlimited Recruitment
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Category: Accounting (Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, Accounts Receivable/ Collections), Finance & Banking (Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Accounts Receivable/ Collections)
