Accountant: Africa at GIBB Engineering and Architecture

Job description

Introduction

The Gibb Financial team is looking for a professional to join their team in the capacity of an Accountant: Africa.

Specification

Job Purpose

To maintain accurate financial records in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and prepare Monthly Management Accounts and Consolidation.

Key Performance Areas

• Maintain and update the general ledgers including subsidiary ledgers of GIBB Holdings
• Preparation and submission and payments of statutory returns for GIBB Holdings and Trusts
• Managing the cashflow of GIBB Holdings and preparing cashflow forecast
• Prepare monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts for GIBB Holdings
• Critical analysis of management accounts for GIBB and all Africa Subsidiaries
• Prepare monthly management accounts of GIBB & Consolidation
• Assistance with the secretarial duties for Arcus GIBB Nigeria Ltd, ACE GIBB Pty Ltd; GIH Ltd and GIBB Swaziland/Dlamini GIBB Consultants (Pty) Ltd
• Preparation of audit files for GIBB Holdings, Consolidation and assist on the Africa Subsidiaries
• Preparation of draft annual financial statements for all subsidiaries including the consolidation
• Assist with the annual and bi-annual budget preparation for GIBB and Africa Subsidiaries
• Assist with any tender related queries
• Assist Africa Subsidiaries team with ensuring that deadlines are met
• Provide the Trusts service provider with supporting documentation on a monthly basis
• Perform any ad-hoc duties as required by management

Qualifications

Requirements

BCom / BTech Accounting or equivalent

Experience

• Completed Articles
• Minimum of 1 year post articles experience as an Accountant in commerce & industry
• Caseware and Pastel advantageous
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office