Financial Accountant - Colesberg Verfied

Salary Negotiable Colesberg, Northern Cape Colesberg, Northern Cape more than 14 days ago 22-05-2018 12:00:42 PM
17-07-2018 12:00:42 PM
Financial Accountant
? Operates in multiple legal entities in one or more countries with different & complex accounting, fiscal, payroll, pension regulations
? Has a direct impact on revenue & expense accruals / payroll & pension
? Co-ordinates defined parts of the accounting process for a GSP/GSP’s ensuring that all charges are justified & accounted for in accordance with contractual & regulatory requirements. Includes working with other departments & the GSP to research & effectively resolve less complex issues/discrepancies. Escalates complex/high-impacting issues to Management/Senior level Accountants.
? Ensures effective cash management by monitoring the on-going cash position & then ensuring sufficient funding is available to meet business needs. Includes requesting funding or forecasting surplus funds in accordance with corporate and local guidelines. Reviews the bank signatory details to ensure they remain current & in compliance with P&P7. Supports a timely & legally compliant month end close of all accounts by performing miscellaneous duties relating to Balance Sheet/Profit & Loss trend reviews, accrual entries, inter-co, AP/AM close, pensions accounts and subsequent reporting.

? Bcom Accounting Graduate qualification essential
? Minimum 3 -5 years’ work experience
? Fluent in local language/s
? Good command of English
? Fluent in local language/s
? Experience of applying financial accounting principles & practices in multiple areas of accounting in an audit or commercial environment plus experience identifying & addressing control risks
? Good knowledge of fiscal and local statutory accounting regulations & requirements (tax, VAT, statutory accounting, payroll, pensions etc), key processes & control mechanisms plus a good knowledge of U.S. GAAP
? Experience of providing interpretation on financial policies, procedures & less complex issues
? Experience of working with external bodies e.g. auditors, government depts.
? 50% Medical Aid