General Accountant

310 PMI; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a meticulous General Accountant to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance. This role involves managing general ledger accounting tasks, processing fixed asset transactions, and collaborating with various departments to maintain financial integrity. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, supporting audits and preparing financial reports that drive business decisions. Join a company that values your career growth and offers a supportive work culture, where your contributions can make a significant impact on the organization and its workforce solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in GL accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong compliance knowledge regarding IAS/IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate recording of business transactions and compliance.
• Prepare monthly management account packs and support audits.

Skills

General Ledger Accounting

Financial Reporting

Compliance with IAS/IFRS

Variance Analysis

Intercompany Invoicing

Job description

Time left to apply: End Date: May 16, 2025 (7 days left to apply)

Job requisition id: R103082

Position:

General Accountant

Job Description:

Ensure the correct, complete, chronological, and orderly record of all GL accounting transactions, as well as execution of tasks in General Ledger Accounting and Reporting. Provide accounting services across Business Units. This role is also responsible for ensuring the correct, complete, chronological, and orderly record of all FA accounting transactions as per IAS/IFRS and Group guidelines in the relevant segment and legal entity.

Location:

Johannesburg - Adcorp Place

Contract Type:

Permanent

Minimum Requirements:

• Ensure timely and accurate accounting representation of business transactions in the general ledger, maintaining compliance with laws and regulations.
• Process all FA accounting transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness as per IAS/IFRS and company guidelines.
• Handle closing entries and ensure their accuracy and completeness.
• Manage special issues in general ledger accounting, such as derivatives.
• Prepare financial statistical reports for authorities.
• Support asset valuation activities, including additions, disposals, and transfers.
• Process listed accounting transactions for posting.
• Ensure ledger and journal processing is complete and accurate.
• Complete General Ledger reconciliations.
• Discuss FA accounting issues with relevant departments.
• Process fixed asset transactions.
• Collaborate with operating units and group services for inquiries and complex issues.
• Reconcile cashbooks and process financial calculations and analyses.
• Follow up with GA teams as needed.
• Reconcile intercompany loans.
• Prepare monthly management account packs.
• Validate and prepare IC and Temp Payroll journals.
• Prepare audit information and liaise with auditors.
• Ensure accuracy of income and expense allocations.
• Conduct variance analysis comparing budgets, forecasts, and actuals.
• Calculate permanent placement commissions for Workday submissions.
• Perform monthly internal revenue analysis and review management accounts.

Capture contractor banking details.

Additional Requirements:

Intercompany invoicing experience is advantageous.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Ensure accurate and timely recording of business transactions, compliance, processing of FA transactions, handling special issues, conducting quality checks, preparing financial notes, supporting asset valuation, processing transactions, maintaining master data, creating reports, reconciling accounts, collaborating with departments, and supporting audits.

About us

At Adcorp, we believe in the potential of our employees and support your career journey. We focus on skills, talents, and capabilities to help us connect, collaborate, and thrive. As a workforce solutions provider, we aim to shape markets, drive economies, and build a brighter future. We connect people with fulfilling jobs and provide access to financial support, healthcare, and peace of mind. Your career matters, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Find your best fit with us!