General Ledger Controller-Remote

Stafflink Recruitment Solutions; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company is seeking a General Ledger Controller to oversee the financial administration for various international entities. The role involves managing the accounting records, ensuring compliance with local and international tax laws, preparing reports and budgets in accordance with IFRS. A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar position is required, along with strong financial accounting skills and the ability to communicate across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years practical experience in a similar role with international exposure.
• Strong knowledge of tax regulations and financial accounting practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with foreign nationals.

Responsibilities

• Manage full finance and administration function for assigned entities.
• Prepare accounting records and month-end processes.
• Ensure compliance with tax legislation in all operating jurisdictions.

Skills

Financial accounting practices

Book-keeping principles

Tax regulations (VAT, Customs)

Good business communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Delivery-oriented self-starter

Education

Matric with Mathematics and Accounting on Higher Grade

NQF5 or better accounting qualification

Tools

Excel

Accpac

Other accounting packages

Job description

Summary

Johannesburg

Position Info

Job Purpose :

The General Ledger Controller is responsible for :

• the full Finance and Administration function of the entities to which they are assigned, being subsidiaries and branches associated with the airline operations in each country the company operates in;
• preparing the accounting records of the business i.e., general ledger with full month end accounting process and reconciliations;
• preparing royalty returns in accordance with the relevant agreements and ensuring compliance with Reserve Bank, tax, and local regulations with respect to these; the application of practical internal controls and their continued effectiveness; management of rental agreements, payroll, and other operating expenses;

preparation of monthly trial balances and management income statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice and the company's accounting policies; the monthly reporting of the TDF entities' results and reporting of these to the executive and management teams and to company holdings; efficient operation of the IT systems (Accpac), the sales and inventory management system (FRS), procurement tools (VRM and PO Projection), the integration tools between all systems, and ensuring data integrity and accuracy across all systems.

assist the Financial Reporting Manager with monthly reports, quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, monthly and year end packs which are IFRS compliant and consider the implications of all accounting standards; compliance with all tax legislation (income tax, withholding taxes, VAT, customs, payroll) in all jurisdictions for all entities and completing and submission of the relevant returns to meet all deadlines; compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, tax & corporate legislation and any other regulations which are applicable in all jurisdictions which we operate, including but not limited to South Africa, United Kingdom, Kenya, Nigeria and Angola; the year-end results processes, including the full external audit process and preparation of all necessary audit files, data and reports requested by the auditors (prepared by client lists) and reconciliations with supporting documents and audit evidence; assist the Financial Reporting Manager with the preparation of IFRS compliant packs across the Group; assist with the preparation of the statutory financial reports of all legal entities within TDF, including consolidated results where such are required in offshore domiciles.

The primary responsibilities are to ensure a high standard of financial accounting and reporting for the company, to ensure that the company is effectively administered and to resolve day-to-day business administration and logistic issues, to maintain a high standard of internal controls.

Required Abilities and Aptitudes

Skills and knowledge

• Minimum requirement is a Matric with Mathematics and Accounting on the Higher Grade, NQF5 or better accounting qualification (or working towards such), minimum 5 years practical experience in a similar role (with international exposure);

Strong knowledge of financial accounting practices, book-keeping principles and tax (VAT, Customs Duties, Income Tax, Withholding Taxes), with demonstrated ability to learn these in other jurisdictions.

Good computer systems capabilities (Excel; Accpac, other accounting packages); Able to assimilate new information and understand business issues in foreign countries.

Good business communication skills with foreign nationals.

Sound knowledge of business processes.

Cognitive :

Analytical & methodical - logical thinker

Able to work with a high attention to detail.

Delivery-oriented self-starter