Shared Services scope: Southern Africa District (South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe Responsible for certain entities within the scope of the district:

 •Effectively communicate & build positive relationships with department team members, managers & auditors in South Africa, Mozambique, Zambia

& Zimbabwe to finalise all tasks

 •Perform month end closing activities, year-end closing activities and reconciliations within a predetermined deadline

 •General ledger analysis, reconciliation and justification on a monthly basis

 •Ensure transactions are properly accounted for with accuracy

 •Process all journal entries into the accounting software (FLEX)

 •Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax and legislative requirements

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• Completed Degree in Finance or Accounting and 5 – 7 years practical experience as an Accountant & good track record
• Proficient in numbers
• Detail orientated
• Adaptable
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to effectively communicate in a written and oral way
• Time management – able to work under pressure and respect deadlines
• Decision making and problem solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft 365
• Proficiency in both Written and spoken English and excellent
• Very good Communication and Listening skills
• Experience of working internationally and/or in a multi-cultural environment

Duties and Responsibilities

BOOKING/ADJUSTMENT /REALLOCATIONS

• Ensure transactions are properly accounted for with accuracy
• Process all journal entries into the accounting software (FLEX)

• Ensure that reversing journal entries are booked in the ledger
• Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries for accruals and variances
• Ensure that recurring entries are changed or terminated at appropriate trigger points
• Maintain a master file of all monthly journal entries and supporting documentation
• Maintain General Ledger entries Ensure that accruals and provisions are completed and followed up on regularly
• Process transactions for supplier invoices to be received
• Process the various Bureau Veritas fee schedules
• Process payroll related transactions including salaries/ bonuses/leave pay/FTE calculations
• Process and record movements and calculations relating to fixed assets and the fixed asset register
• Ensure that deferred expenses accounts are followed up on and ensure the cut off of costs is performed
• Ensure that clearing and suspense accounts are properly maintained within the predefined guidelines
• Adhere to standard accounting principles and company procedures (MAG). Ensuring the compliance with organizational policies by developing and maintaining respective processes and procedures
• Ensure that tax documentation is saved onto share point for the Head Office compliance • Support continuous improvement within accounting processes within the Southern Africa District
• Accountable to a high degree for the accuracy, confidentiality, and thoroughness of departmental records and reports

RECONCILIATIONS

• General ledger analysis, reconciliation and justification on a monthly basis
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts in a timely and effective manner
• Ensure that the fixed asset register is maintained and reconciled with TB and BS
• Maintain detailed listings of the contents of all balance sheet accounts

DEADLINES/CLOSING

• Perform month end closing activities, year-end closing activities and reconciliations within a predetermined deadline
• Perform an annual roll over process for closing balances to be opening balances in the new financial year
• Closing of accounts/AD50(account closing for management reporting) within a predetermined deadline
• Analysis and review of profit and loss accounts before closing to ensure that transactions are accurately processed
• Ensure that AR, AP and treasury transactions are correctly allocated and take corrective action when needed
• Run integrity reports and checks to ensure that all transactions are posted
• Completion of the quarterly account consolidation process (Magnitude within a predetermined deadline
• Investigate and analyse discrepancies between FLEX and Magnitude

STATUTORY/AUDIT

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax and legislative requirements
• Assist in tax preparation and filing activities
• Maintain taxes (Income tax, VAT, Withholding Tax etc.) on a monthly/annual basis timeously – ensure the returns are booked appropriately
• Manage internal and external audit Liaise with auditors at year end and when required
  • Support auditors, Zambia & Mozambique accountant in conducting audits
  • Ensure timely completion of audit engagements
  • Assist auditors with audit adjustments entries to be booked in the UC ledger module
  • Ensure that AFS are finalised and received within required deadlines
  • Contribute to statutory and management accounting to N+1;

GENERAL

• Effectively liaise with all stakeholders (operations, payroll, HR and any other department) in order to achieve reconciled and cleaned accounts
• Filing and archiving must be done monthly and in an accurate and neat manner
• Maintain an efficient and effective filing system
• Address ad-hoc queries accurately and timeously
• Clean desk environment must always be maintained
• Perform all other tasks assigned by the Financial Directors & SSC Manager
• Assist various departments in accounting issues and queries
• Assist in streamlining the accounting process

Key Behaviour

• BV Core & Business values
• Ethical behaviour

• Ability to set priorities and exercise independent judgement
• Ability to work well under the pressure of deadlines
• Ability to organise high volumes of detail
• Planning/Organization/Follow through
• Accurate working method as well as the ability to meet deadlines
• A team player and co-operative

• High quality of work
• Honest
• Responsible
• Accountable
• Committed

Key Skills

• Perform month end closing activities, year-end closing activities and reconciliations within a predetermined deadline
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax and legislative requirements
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts in a timely and effective manner.
• Maintain detailed listings of the contents of all balance sheet accounts
• Perform all other tasks assigned by the head of department or manager