General Accountant M/F

Africa Global Logistics; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multimodal logistics operator in South Africa is seeking a General Accountant to ensure accurate processing of invoices and manage withholding tax agreements. The ideal candidate has a diploma or degree in Accounting and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Join a dynamic team contributing to the transformation of Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in accounting.
• Audit articles will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate processing of invoices within SEAREG region.
• Manage withholding tax and double taxation agreements.
• Perform month-end procedures and balance sheet reviews.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Accounting

Education

Accounting diploma/BCom Accounting degree

Job description

Overview

AGL (Africa Global Logistics) is the leading multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) in Africa. The company is now part of the MSC Group, a leading maritime and logistics company. Thanks to its expertise developed over more than a century and to more than 23,000 employees in 49 countries, AGL provides its African and global customers with global, tailor-made and innovative logistics solutions, with the ambition of contributing to the transformation of Africa in a sustainable way. AGL is also present in Haiti and Timor.

Are you looking for a rewarding experience in an international environment? Do you want to make an impact in a company that puts Africa at the heart of its project?

Join AGL, the leading multimodal logistics operator on the African continent!

Job description

Profile
ACCOUNTING
General Accountant M/F

Contract
PERMANENT

Location
Africa, South Africa, JOHANNESBURG

Contract length
Full time

Mission / Responsibilities

Mission description

Job Purpose:

• To ensure accurate and proper processing of invoices to be rebilled within the SEAREG region, complying to the required withholding tax and double taxation agreements set between these countries. Assistance in general accounting duties and balance sheet reviews.

Profile

Job Function:

• AGL South Africa
• Preparation and distribution of invoices to be rebilled
• Management of withholding tax requirements and implications on rebilling.
• Management of double taxation agreements and implications on rebilling.
• Filing of the specific contracts linked to the rebilling agreements.
• Coordinate with accounts receivable on payments received and processing of journals
• Monthly VAT return submissions
• Perform VAT reasonability test
• Management of inter company loan and interest calculations
• Preparation of payments to certain suppliers
• Preparation of JACC P&L file
• Ad-hoc assistance with SUN interface issues
• Month - end procedures
• Preparation of monthly provisions file
• GM report
• Month-end balancing
• Balance sheet reviews and reporting
• Monthly Revaluation and loading of rates
• Preparation of Management report for Financial Control
• Age analysis review & reporting
• Assisting with queries
• Reporting on variances
• Reviewing balance sheet accounts
• Assistance with compiling expense budgets
• Perform petty cash reconciliations
• BBBEE Reporting
• Assistance with audit queries
• Ad-hoc duties when required

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
• Accounting diploma/ BCom Accounting degree
• Audit articles will be advantageous
• Advanced excel
• Minimum 3 years' experience