General Ledger Controller-Remote

Stafflink Recruitment Solutions; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a General Ledger Controller in Johannesburg. This role is responsible for the full finance and administration function, including accounting records, compliance with IFRS, and management of financial reporting. The ideal candidate should have a Matric with Mathematics and Accounting, an accounting qualification, and at least 5 years of practical experience in a similar role, preferably with international exposure.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement is a Matric with Mathematics and Accounting on the Higher Grade.
• 5 years practical experience in a similar role with international exposure.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting practices and tax.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full finance and administration function.
• Prepare accounting records and month-end processes.
• Ensure compliance with tax legislation and IFRS.

Skills

Matric with Mathematics and Accounting

Accounting qualification (NQF5 or better)

5 years practical experience

Financial accounting knowledge

Computer systems capabilities (Excel, Accpac)

Good business communication skills

Education

Matric

NQF5 or better accounting qualification

Tools

Accpac

Excel

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