EMEA General Ledger & Compliance Accountant

Chainlink Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Marriott International in South Africa seeks a General Ledger Accountant to support accounting and finance operations across the EMEA entities, ensuring adherence to US GAAP and internal controls.

You will perform balance sheet reconciliations, journal postings, period close support, and prepare internal and external reports, while contributing to process improvements and audit readiness.

Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or in a team are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years accounting experience including US GAAP.
• Experience with PeopleSoft/Oracle preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Excel required.
• Accounting/finance degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day accounting for assigned entities, including reconciliations and journal postings.
• Assist with financial reporting under US GAAP and local standards.
• Support compliance with policy and process improvements for EMEA entities.
• Assist audit preparation and provide supporting docs.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

English fluency

Communication

Professional demeanor

Proactive attitude

Dependability

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Accounting/Finance

Qualified Accountant

Tools

PeopleSoft

Oracle

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Marriott International in South Africa seeks a General Ledger Accountant to support accounting and finance operations across the EMEA entities, ensuring adherence to US GAAP and internal controls.

You will perform balance sheet reconciliations, journal postings, period close support, and prepare internal and external reports, while contributing to process improvements and audit readiness.

Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or in a team are essential.