General Ledger Junior Accountant - Springs at Saint-Gobain

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Recording of transactional data which clearly represents the financial position of the company.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications required to fulfil the role

• Matric
• Relevant Financial Degree

Specific work experience, knowledge and skills required to fulfil the role

• 1 to 2 years practical experience in a bookkeeping/accounting role.
• Knowledge of GL accounting principles, activities, and processes
• Knowledge of local statutory accounting rules
• Knowledge of IFRS and local fiscal rules
• Competent and experienced in General Ledger activities
• Accuracy and proven attention to detail
• Good communication skills with team members as well as customers (internal)
• Good team working skills
• High degree of accuracy & strong numeric skills
• Ability to identify and resolve problems and put forward recommendations
• Strong adherence and awareness of internal controls
• Results oriented with the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritise workload, resources and manage time
• Knowledge in SAP – GL modules
• Good knowledge Excel, advanced; Outlook, Word, basic;

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare if necessary and post all accruals and all journal entries into SAP as agreed with clients
• Prepare monthly Debtors/Creditors revaluations for activities
• Prepare Monthly Bank Revaluations
• Prepare monthly re-allocation on Debtor/Supplier Credit and Debit balances
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and yearly balance justifications and balance sheet reconciliation file.
• Assist when and where required in monthly meetings.
• Provide documentation, if required, for periodical declarations such as VAT and Taxation.
• Provide documentation, if required, for the completion of annual financial statements.
• Ensure VAT compliance.
• Anticipate month-end processes to ensure smooth and efficient closing.
• Respect closing calendar.
• Perform financial activities to help other SSC members to meet performance objectives.
• Assist in the preparation of yearly statutory accounts and supporting documents for local auditors
• Assist in any internal group audits.
• Work with own team and/or with other process teams to identify, and implement improvement opportunities
• Organise and participate where applicable in team meetings
• Deliver high levels of customer service within the General Ledger process area, in accordance with process performance:

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the General Ledger process area, and across the SSC. Proactively seek opportunities to improve service delivery to SSC customers