Team Leader: General Accounting at talentCRU Proprietary Limited

Responsibilities:
The incumbent will be responsible for the following: 

• Conduct inspections and review activities in the area of General Accounting to ensure the quality of service delivery (e.g. Reconciliation of Sub-ledger to General Ledger, review of intercompany transactions and review of supporting documents for material transactions).
• Coordinate the finalisation of month end trial balance for preparation of balance sheet/statements.
• Coordinate internal and external revisions/audits (especially annual audit).
• Monitor the relevant key performance indicators (e.g. compliance with the calendar) and take initiative to derive the necessary measures if KPIs are not achieved.
• Identification and implementation of optimisation measures (e.g. standardisation and automation of processes).
• Monitor finance system access and authorisations.
• Design and deliver training to ensure the qualification and development of employees within General Accounting.
• Responsible for organisational interfaces with departments contributing data (e.g. Controlling, HR, Taxes, Treasury etc.).
• Advisory function for the operational departments regarding the accounting guidelines applicable to transactions
• Ensure the production of reports and oversee the month end close.
• Review journals processed.
• Review ledger reconciliations.
• General Ledger maintenance.

Qualification & Job Experience

• CA (SA) preferred, Post Graduate in Finance, CIMA Qualification or equivalent.
• Very good knowledge of GL module and good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• 1- 3 years post articles qualification experience.
• Very good professional understanding of respective accounting process and technical solutions.