Senior Accountant

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is seeking a Senior Accountant for a 12-month fixed term in Johannesburg. This role requires expertise in accounting principles, financial operation analysis, and substantial experience in professional accounting, alongside familiarity with Church systems. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the Church's financial integrity and operations.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current valid Temple recommend or be worthy of one.
• Minimum of four to five years of professional accounting experience required.
• Knowledge of Church accounting systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex accounting functions.
• Initiate general ledger file maintenance.
• Prepare special studies and reports.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting principles

Budget analysis

Internal auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Recruiter The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Job Description

A 12 - month fixed term position has opened in the Africa South Area that requires an individual who will provide professional accounting expertise in applying appropriate accounting principles to analyse present financial operations, administrative costs and obligations, and estimate future income and expenditures; assemble and analyze data and transactions; prepare statements and reports; and perform internal audits of system accounts.

Responsibilities

A Senior Accountant performs more complex accounting functions in various settings throughout the Church. In general, incumbents in this position perform the following types of functions:

• Initiate general ledger file maintenance so that financial statement presentations will be accurate and meaningful.
• Reconcile accounts, reviewing reconciliations, and make sure that all outstanding items are properly cleared.
• Prepare special studies and reports for departments and organizations as required.
• Prepare journal entries and other adjustments to correct errors.
• Analyse budget requests and explain any budgetary changes resulting from increased costs or changes in programs.
• Consolidate accounting information for use in accounting statements and summaries.
• Review expenditures against budget and making necessary reconciliations, investigations, and correcting entries.
• Assist in preparing various financial estimates and expense reports.
• Draft correspondence to appropriate parties regarding any differences that require investigation or further action.
• Review and monitoring invoices submitted for payment which exceed certain dollar amounts as defined by policy.
• Audit project accounts for compliance to policy and corresponding with appropriate parties regarding the status of these projects.
• Assist in evaluating and motivating employees under the direction of a supervisor.
• May coordinate accounting matters with other departments, locations, and divisions.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current valid Temple recommend or be worthy of a Temple recommend
• Bachelor's degree (NQF Level 7) in Accounting (or Finance or Business Management) is required.
• Incumbents must demonstrate a well-grounded knowledge of financial and accounting theory and a knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles preferred.
• A minimum of four to five years of professional accounting experience is required for this position. Familiarity with Church accounting systems is preferred.
• Should have the ability to analyse complex accounting problems and propose changes in the accounting system.
• Should be conversant with and have a familiarity with various standard Church accounting reports.
• Should have a good understanding of Church financial policies and procedures.