Staff Share Schemes Accountant- 6-Month Contract at Investec

Description of the role

• The role involves performing day-to-day, month-end, and year-end accounting tasks within the Staff Share Division. The individual will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with relevant standards.
• Key stakeholders would include Consultants within Investec Share Schemes team, Accountants and leaders in business units, Brokers and People consultants and payroll administrators across all Investec jurisdictions

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely processing of daily transactions to the general ledger
• Processing month-end entries, accounting packs, and reports for Investec group teams
• Responding to queries during internal and external audits
• Maintaining relationships with BU accountants, payroll managers, and brokers
• Preparing reports for Group Accounting teams and external Trustees
• Preparing annual financial statements for relevant share scheme Trusts, reviewed by the Accounting and Reporting Manager
• Develop an understanding of Investec Staff Share Scheme operations
• Maintain consistency of standards and processes, ensuring adherence to scheme rules
• Ensure segregation of duties and risk management
• Reconcile data for processing and uploading new awards
• Prepare and implement award valuations in line with IFRS2 and internal policies
• Assist in resolving anomalies related to participant transactions
• Prepare tax calculations for Internationally Mobile Employees
• Support ad-hoc team projects as required

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• CA or BCompt Honours with relevant accounting experience
• Minimum 2-5 years' experience in an accounting role
• Experience and knowledge of share schemes advantageous
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general accounting systems
• Ability to work with integrated systems