Overview
GL Accountant Jobs in Midrand, South Africa at Oxyon People Solutions
Purpose of Position:
To assist the Controller – EMEA in the day-to-day management and accounting and financial accounting functions, including the provision of accurate and timely reports to the management team
Major Areas of Responsibility:
Responsibility for accounting records (Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet etc.) and maintaining accuracy of general ledger
Co-ordinate the project accounting requirements (revenue recognition, milestone invoices, deferred revenue) and extracting project reports from SAP for analysis and investigation of variances
Proactively manage the Accounts Receivable ledger to ensure timely recovery of all debts and where required, enlist support of Account Managers to recover overdue amounts
Assist with uploading and checking of monthly financial and statistical reports in One Stream (OS) system
Assist with the migration process of new acquisitions and work with SAP Migration team to ensure timely and accurate transition to Clients Mining processes
Timely lodgment of all statutory returns, reports and renewals. (BBBEE, Annual Return of Earnings etc.)
Participation in yearly company audits and liaison with external audit team
Assist in the month end and quarter end close process – journals, cost allocations, recharges etc.
Assist with ongoing forecasts of Leica’s projected financial performance
Compliance with Clients Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures, participation in audits and compliance with instructions given in respect of himself/herself and the safety of others
Other duties as required from time to time
Challenges / problem solving skills
Dealing with conflicting priorities
Dealing with non-technical audience on finance/accounting issues
Ensuring appropriate audit trails, segregation of duties and cross-checking processes to meet audit requirements
Knowledge and Experience – Required:
Bachelor of Accounting/Commerce/Business or similar degree
Minimum of 3-5 years commercial experience in similar role
Project Accounting/Management Accounting experience
Demonstrated high level experience in analyzing complex business and accounting problems and developing solutions to such problems
Demonstrated experience in a managerial and financial accounting environment using integrated/interfaced computerized financial systems
Knowledge and Experience – Desired:
Proven financial, management and reporting skills
Advanced understanding of integrated computerized financial systems
Working knowledge of SAP ERP system desirable
Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office suite
Commitment to continuous improvement and further development of skills
Well-developed analytical and financial modelling skills
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to set and meet deadlines
Willingness and ability to work in a team environment or work independently as required
Title: GL Accountant
Company: Oxyon People Solutions
Location: Midrand, South Africa
Category: Accounting (Accounting Manager, Accounting & Finance), Finance & Banking (Accounting Manager, Accounting & Finance)
