Accountant

Energy At Work Projects; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Group Accountant to enhance their financial reporting and budgeting processes. In this pivotal role, you will prepare consolidated management accounts, manage intercompany transactions, and conduct variance analysis to support the CFO in strategic decision-making. Your expertise will ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, contributing to the overall performance of the Group. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, particularly with intercompany accounts, and be proficient in using Sage Intacct. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact on the organization’s financial health and growth.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in handling intercompany accounts.
• Proficiency in budgeting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated management accounts and cost centre reports.
• Conduct budget vs. spent variance analysis and monthly updates.
• Ensure timely processing of budget-related intercompany transactions.

Skills

Intercompany Accounts Management

Budgeting and Forecasting

Financial Reporting

Variance Analysis

Payroll Reconciliation

Education

Matric

BCom Accounting

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Purpose : Group Accounting is a head office and parent company function that offers the opportunity to explore and understand the business performance of the entire Group.

As a Group Accountant, the successful incumbent will be required to:

1. Prepare cost centre reports for various cost centres;
2. Prepare consolidated management accounts for all cost centres;
3. Control the fixed assets register;
4. Review debtors / creditors aging;
5. Review all items on the balance sheet monthly;
6. Prepare the monthly balance sheet file with schedules for all balance sheet items;
7. Prepare annual budgets for individual cost centres;
8. Prepare a consolidated view of budgets for management.

Duties and Responsibilities :

1. Responsible for the production and enhancement of reporting, ensuring that the information presented and explanations provided are accurate and consistent with information externally and internally reported.
2. Support the CFO in the setup and implementation of the intercompany budget process and related projects.
3. Conduct budget vs. spent variance analysis reporting.
4. Monthly update of budgets.
5. Ensure timely and accurate processing of all budget-related intercompany transactions for all companies in the Group.
6. Preparation of intercompany reports.
7. Responsible for the intercompany and month-end close process.
8. Keep track of the costing and budgets of all projects.
9. Bill customers within stipulated deadlines, send statements, and handle collections.
10. Process suppliers and monthly reconciliation of all accounts.
11. Conduct revenue and expenses analysis and provide advice.
12. Review profit and loss statements, make adjustments, and present findings.
13. Perform payroll reconciliation and schedule checks against various GLs.
14. Manage and reconcile petty cash.
15. Monthly reconciliation of pass-through costs.
16. Prepare Group Annual Financials and reconciliations.
17. Liaise with Finance Business Partners to resolve any intercompany mismatches.
18. Prepare balance sheet reconciliations ensuring the relevant supporting documentation substantiates the balances and identifying open items to resolve.
19. Process month-end journals.
20. Analyze the trial balance and provide explanation/commentary for movements compared to previous months.
21. Support the interim and year-end audit process.
22. Prepare notes, disclosures, and schedules for audit packs and the financial statements.
23. Draft financial statements and address audit queries in relation to the annual financial statements.
24. Process journals for the annual financial statements.
25. Extract Trial Balances and adjusting journals.
26. Be prepared to respond to reasonable requests from Executive Management.

Minimum Requirements and Experience :

1. Matric
2. Completed BCom Accounting
3. 3 to 5 Years relevant experience handling Intercompany Accounts
4. Experience working with Sage Intacct