Senior Accountant - Johannesburg at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

Key responsibilities

• Oversee, implement and maintain financial accounting / administration and internal control processes and procedures;
• Review and authorise monthly account reconciliations;
• Review and authorise all journal entries to the General Ledger;
• Control monthly accruals, i.e. Provide for accruals and monitor related expenses;
• Responsible for preparation and submission of direct and indirect tax calculations;
• Review of cashbook and bank reconciliations to ensure that they are accurate, and all reconciling items are timeously cleared;
• Review and authorise monthly creditors reconciliations;
• Review and authorise monthly royalty reconciliations;
• Prepare, get authorization and submit all documentation relating to the bank accounts;
• Identify financial accounting risks and contribute towards developing and implementing mitigating strategies;
• Report on all cost activities (e.g. budget, forecasts) and on work in progress in line with company policies, legislation and IFRS;
• Report on variances between budgets, commitments and expenditure;
• Assist with refining and enhancing financial reporting for the division;
• Maintain all aspects relating to company fixed assets;
• May be responsible for allocation of group charges and recoveries; and
• Review balance sheet reconciliations;
• Liaise with and assist internal and external auditors as and when needed (internal auditors might liaise more with accountant)

Skills, competencies, qualifications and experience

(The abilities that the individual needs to perform this role effectively)

Minimum requirements

• B Com degree or national diploma in internal auditing, taxation, finance and cost and management.
•  3 to 5 years’ experience in the same or similar role
• Relevant experience in Financial analysis / reporting / budgeting
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
• Knowledge of relevant legislation;
• Knowledge of Internal Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS);
• Knowledge of budgeting processes;
• Proficiency in relevant software packages and applications.
• Pressure resilience
• Planning and organising skills with good attention to detail
• Results orientation
• Ability to work in confidential environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical thinking
• Decision making
• Teamwork