Robert Walters is a global, specialist professional recruitment consultancy.
"Our story begins in 1985, when our CEO, Robert Walters, opened the first office in Central London. Rob has led the company ever since and has the same passion and commitment today.
Over the last 30 years the business has grown and so has our ambition. We now operate across 2...
The successful candidate will support the accounting and tax functions for the South African and EU entities, with responsibility for month-end accounting, reconciliations, intercompany accounting, VAT and tax-related activities, as well as supporting audits and global finance reporting.
This is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced accountant who is detail-oriented, commercially minded and comfortable working with international stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and post month-end and ad hoc journal entries.
Perform balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.
Prepare month-end journals for review and reporting.
Manage intercompany accounting and settlement processes.
Maintain the fixed asset register.
Support statutory reporting and external audits.
Prepare VAT calculations and ensure timely submissions and payments.
Assist with corporate income tax, provisional tax and other tax reporting.
Support global finance and US reporting requirements.
Coordinate banking profiles and support Treasury-related requests.
Liaise with international stakeholders on accounting and finance queries.
Assist with ad hoc finance projects and process improvements.
Requirements
BCom Accounting degree or equivalent qualification.
Fluent in English with full professional working proficiency in German.
German language capability is essential for the role due to regular interaction with international stakeholders and global finance teams.
Solid accounting knowledge and relevant experience in a similar accounting position.
Experience with month-end accounting, reconciliations and general ledger processes.
Exposure to VAT and/or corporate tax.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Comfortable working independently and to strict deadlines.
Professional communication skills and confidence engaging with international stakeholders.
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