Accountant with Financial Control at JCDecaux Africa

Job description

Qualifications & Experience

• B Comm. graduate with relevant Degree in Accounting
• At least five year’s experience in an Accountant position
• Must have atleast 2 year's experience as a Financial Controller
• Must be computer literate with strong Excel skills
• Portuguese speaking will be advantageous
• Must have experience in dealing with foreign currencies

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support to the Financial Manager - Africa for the business units
• Preparation of annual budgets and revised forecasts for the business units
• Preparation for monthly financial review meetings and coordination of follow-up on action points arising
• Maintain general ledger, including preparing journal entries, coding invoices, payroll entries, accounts analysis and general ledger reconciliations. Co-ordinate month end close off, setting up new accounts
• Year – end and Month-end reporting
• Assist outside auditors at year-end including preparation of schedules, invoices, and explaining supporting materials and procedures
• Handling and controlling of all appropriate tax forms and reports with government agencies e.g. VAT, PAYE, Municipal Levies, etc
• Update records for fixed assets register and all other financial documents as necessary
• Implement any necessary controls
• Prepare monthly financial statements to include preparing monthly balance sheet, income statement, report on changes in financial position/budget variances
• Drafting of annual financials statements in accordance with international accounting standards
• Research relevant country tax law and company law requirements

Attributes and Skills

• Strong Personality
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Good organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Disciplined, pro-active and flexible