Job Description

About the company

SLR is in the process of growing our footprint around the globe, and as such we are continuously looking for talented people to join our team and who would add value to Our Business.

We are recognised as one of the global leaders in environmental, engineering and advisory solutions, helping our clients to achieve their sustainability goals. SLR has over 100 offices in 13 different countries across the world and we actively encourage collaboration and learning between the many disciplines and services we offer globally.

At SLR you can expect a flexible and supportive 'One Team' culture that sits at the heart of our business and ensures that we offer a rewarding place to work. You will have the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and specialists on interesting projects and being part of a team that makes a difference.

Job Purpose

The Staff Expense Accountant is responsible for providing financial, administrative, and clerical services. The key purpose is to review expense claims and process advance requests, capture and reconcile transactions using sound financial techniques on an accrual accounting basis. In addition, to work accurately and meet all due deadlines and assist with various financial processes, reconciliations, and reports.

Minimum Requirements

Per Performance Grade, C Shared Services attached.

10 years' working experience within the accounting environment, working closely with operations

Completed relevant accounting degree

Advance MS Window, Outlook, Word, Excel experience

Responsibilities

Manage approved Advance requests from Staff and make sure all paperwork is sent for review and payment. Accurately maintain Advance reconciliations per Staff member Email reconciliations to staff in week three of each month. Attend to queries received from staff regarding their Advance recon schedule. Review slips attached to Expense claims ready for Finance approval. Review Category selected, GL account selected, admin project number used, and VAT claimed. Review/update advance recovered on each expense claim against Staff advance recon schedule. Financial Controller is informed weekly to review/post Expense claims and payments are made on a Friday. Unpaid Expense claims at month end are reconciled to Trial Balance per SLR Companies Review and reconcile the Employee Ledger with the Trial Balances. File of all related paperwork electronically and timeously Training staff members in best practice on expense claims and advance requests Proved general support to the Finance team. Assist with loading payments. Assist with capturing Accounts payable invoices Assist with Accounts payable reconciliations Any other duty that would form part of the accounting cycles. May be requested by management to perform other tasks/duties. "Special tasks" - for example Group requests, Due Diligence reviews, Bank refinancing reports, Annual Audit of companies

General

Per Key Job tasks attached but not limited to the list as tasks may change from time to time. All company policies as communicated by management.

Skills/ Attributes

Be Business savvy. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Advanced written and verbal communication skills. Detailed oriented with excellent time management skills, including the ability to multi-task and prioritize expectations. Ability to work independently or as part of a team. Able to demonstrate initiative in developing solutions to problems independently and making recommendations to assist with their resolution. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage various personalities and work closely with clients, vendors, executive managers, and project managers. A keen eye for detail and accuracy Put safety first when working with others. Build trusting and collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders. Act in a way that is aligned with and support others in SLR. The Five SLR "B's", Be Safe, Belong, Be yourself, Be Trusted and Be successful.
SLR's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. We actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. SLR is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.