Global Staff Accountant

Overview

Global Staff Accountant Jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at DigiCert

Title: Global Staff Accountant

Company: DigiCert

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Who we are

We’re a leading, global security authority that’s disrupting our own category.  Our encryption is trusted by the major ecommerce brands, the world’s largest companies, the major cloud providers, entire country financial systems, entire internets of things and even down to the little things like surgically embedded pacemakers.  We help companies put trust – an abstract idea – to work. That’s digital trust for the real world.

 

Job summary

DigiCert is seeking an Global Staff Accountant who would provide accounting support to the Global Payroll Accounting Manager. 

As Global Staff Accountant you will be responsible for capture and analysis of payroll related transactions across multiple entities. These entities can include global subsidiaries incorporated in the UK, Ireland, Spain, Switzerland, Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Belgium, Canada, China, Germany, Latvia, Sweden, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, Bermuda, Japan and Australia.

You would also be responsible for monthly reconciliations of liability accounts that are necessary to ensure the integrity of the balance sheet. You will work with different team members around the globe and will meet with these individuals regularly, requiring flexible hours.

 

What you will do

Prepare monthly payroll entries and complete other month-end close activities for a variety of international entities

Perform monthly reconciliations for liability accounts

Perform routine income statement reconciliations to year-to-date payroll reports to identify any errors in payroll journals

Provide explanations for monthly variances on specific liability and expense accounts

Contribute to and improve account reconciliations

Coordinate payroll requests with and prepare documentation for external auditors (both domestic and international)

Work independently to answer questions from other finance professionals within the business

Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance

Performing other accounting duties and supporting as required

Assist on finance improvement projects as required

 

What you will have

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

2+ years of relevant experience in an Accounting position with Payroll experience.

International payroll experience (preferred)

Experience with a major ERP product (Netsuite preferred)

Experience with month-end close

SAIPA qualified (advantageous)

Highly organized and great at tracking and meeting deadlines

Dedicated to high-quality results and finding solutions

Excellent skill with Excel and other common computer applications

Strong analytic and problem-solving skills

 

Benefits

Provident Fund

Medical Aid + Gap Cover

Employee Assistance Program

Gym Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Sabbatical