Central Accountant

Central Accountant

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Finance, Banking, Insurance & Legal, Gauteng JHB - Eastern Suburbs
Rneg - Rneg Annually

Our client based in Johannesburg is looking for a Central Accountant who will be responsible for the management and co-ordination of fixed assets, insurance and relevant monthly journal entries


Education and Minimum Requirements

CA (SA) with minimum 2 years post article experience
High level of computer literacy and advanced MS Excel skills
Good knowledge of accounting standards and relevant legislation

In-depth knowledge of relevant accounting systems
Competencies

Superior Level of service delivery
Attention to detail
Credibility
Excellent problem solving abilities
Adaptation and effective use of technology
Excellent communication skills
Able to work effectively in a team
Professional appearance & behaviour
Responsibilities

Develop and implement a clear process for accounting of accruals and prepayments
Preparation of monthly balance sheet overview (summary level of relevant areas) and implement a standardized GL reconciliation process in accordance with policies and procedures
Review relevant recons, plus co-ordinate and control GL reconciliation summary with timely follow up and query resolution
Effective team management ensuring all deadlines are met with high quality output
Ensure all insurance queries are attended to and closed out professionally and timeously
Assist in the training and development of team
Build and maintain good relationships with all stakeholders (internal and external)
Immediately notify management of red flags/possible risks
Together with IT develop key exception logs required, implement and provide regular updates on dashboards to all relevant persons/parties
Ensure compliance to SLAs with all key stakeholders, as well as develop SLAs where required
Develop policies and procedures for relevant and build in solid internal controls
Keep up to date with relevant legislation and accounting standards
Create and maintain self-testing scripts for team and self and liaise with internal audit to review
Evaluate processes on an ongoing basis and ensure operational effectiveness and efficiencies
Ensure reliable financial reporting, and compliance with laws, regulations and policies
Ensure solid internal controls including: access controls, authorized approval, separation of duties, fixed asset verification, self-testing, standardized documentation and use of technology effectively
Identify and successfully implement one value add function per quarter
Develop and maintain a system for automation of recons to a high degree
Assist with treasury and banking related tasks
Ensure efficient filing of documents and develop an electronic filing system to minimize paper use
Ensure effective and efficient master data management
Understand and document current process for Fixed Assets, Insurance, Vat, month-end journals, GL reconciliations and determine the most effective way to use technology where applicable to ensure effective, streamlined processes
Responsible for preparation of Vat reconciliation and related submissions
Preparation of regulatory submissions for bodies such as Stats SA
Participate in preparation for the annual audit
Assist with reports for management
Identify and resolve internal control gaps as well as assist with projects as requested by management
Recommend to management any updates to accounting policies related to fixed assets, insurance and other relevant areas
Maintain a master list of monthly journal entries for relevant areas as well as monthly timetable/s
Maintain statutory and other required registers
Preparation of notes for the record on accounting treatment as and when required
Effective use of technology to streamline processes and drive efficiencies
Develop and maintain models, scorecards and dashboards as required
Please visit our website at www.boardroom.co.za for more details and to register your C.V

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