Job Description

Closing Date 2025/05/16


Reference Number SHO250509-5


Job Title Financial Accountant


Job Type Permanent


Location - Country South Africa


Location - Province Gauteng


Location - Town or City Edenvale


Purpose of the Job
To ensure accuracy and completeness of general ledger posting; compliance of financial statements with international financial reporting standards, as well as the regulatory requirements on a daily, monthly and annual basis.







Job Advert Details


Job Category Accounting


Job Objectives

1. Financial Audit Management

Communicate with the group accountant on a regular basis to timely delivery of Group information. Communicate with accountants in the African countries to ensure timely and accurate completion of financial transactions to external auditors. Ensure accountants submit financial statements and tax amendments in a timely manner to ensure tax specialists receive it on time. Communicate external auditor requirements with the divisional managers to promote timely delivery of information.

2. Financial Statement Preparation

Ensure all countries are compliant with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) where applicable. Audit and check financial statements from Namibia to ensure their accuracy. Ensure timely completion of financial statements by setting appropriate dates in alignment with tax returns.

3. Financial Month End Accuracy Procedures

Review income statements for allocated African countries on a monthly basis. Review balance sheet reconciliations and file and record for balance sheet purposes. Calculate and post of certain adjustments Ensure statistical fields are completed and check and compare on a monthly basis. Control financial and management ledger closing every second Thursday after the last day of the month.

4. Schedules Submission

Submit relevant Group (Supermarkets) reporting information to Group Accountant. Perform calculations, analysis and general ledger submissions for group reporting schedules. Balance intercompany accounts on a monthly basis. Ensure correct allocation of expense items and internal and external classification of financial postings for financial management purposes.

5. Reporting

Prepare monthly Non RSA return on investment report for board of directors. Manage provisions versus actual charges and prepare duties and local charges report.

6. Payments

Ensure that payments equal documentation. Manage the releasing of payments via online the platform.


Qualifications

Essential

BTech Diploma Accounting (BCOM Accounting, advantageous)

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION/MEMBERSHIP

N/A

Experience

Essential

Management Skills Communication Skills

Desirable

Retail experience (1-2 years)




Knowledge and Skills

Desirable

Retail experience (1-2 years) Business Planning & Consolidation (BPC) (1-2 years) SAP

Essentails Job Related Skills

Microsoft Office - Excel specifically Advanced Drivers Licence

Desirable

Management Skills (1-2 years) Project Management Skills - basic (1-2 years)




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