Job Description

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Purpose of the Job

The primary purpose of this job is to provide support from a general accounting perspective. To assist with the processing of financial data as required.

Planning and Estimate Process

Work closely with the Finance manager on various queries

Business Partnering

Liaising with various parties.

Accounting

Ensure all business activities conducted comply with legal and ethical standards.

Review of reconciliations & follow through on queries.

Preparation of journals and general ledger account reconciliations.

To assist with various ad hoc tasks within the Accounting team.

Assist with internal & external audit requirements.

Commercial & Financial Reporting

Highlight and escalate any issues and concerns to the business and Finance Manager as appropriate.

Prepare documentation and supporting reconciliations where required.

Processing Consignment Stock Movements and Count Variances To assist with the preparation of the tax return support

To assist with Audits

Uploading of monthly high-risk recons to Blackline as well as the quarterly reconciliations

Responsible for the clearing of the returns clearing balance sheet account (for consignment stock).

Review of reconciliations & follow through on queries.
Qualifications

Requirements and Experience

4 - 5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in a finance function

General accounting knowledge.

Ability to communicate & negotiate with internal and external customers and suppliers.

System Knowledge and Experience

Computer literate xe2x80x93 MS Office

Intermediate Excel

SAP

Key Personal Characteristics

Excellent communication skills xe2x80x93 able to inform people at all levels of changes, updates and issues and deal with difficult people.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to work with people at all levels (both internal and external) xe2x80x93 thereby fostering excellent customer and supplier relationships.

Smoothly handles multiple demands, shifting priorities and rapid change xe2x80x93 ability to prioritize.

Excellent organization, time management and follow up skills.

Excellent eye for detail xe2x80x93 precise analysis of figures (analytical and numeric skills)

Fast and accurate data entry.

Ability to recognize early signs of opportunity and risks.

Analytical and innovative; seeks out fresh ideas from a variety of sources.

Job: Finance & Accounting
Primary Location: Europe, Middle East, Africa-ZA-GP-Johannesburg
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1st (Day) Shift
Job Number: 2319173

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