Chief Accountant

SGS Australia Pty Ltd

Sandton, South Africa
On-site
Oversee finance department completeness and accuracy
Reconcile ifrs 16 and balance sheet accounts
Report on p&l accounts
Oversee the completeness and accuracy of various functions in the finance department for all entities within Southern Africa and West Africa

Job Summary

  • Oversee the completeness and accuracy of various functions in the finance department for all entities within Southern Africa and West Africa.
  • Reconcile IFRS 16, staff accounts, forex to employees, prepayments, payroll accounts and other AP related balance sheet recons, and take appropriate action to resolve any concerns.
  • Involved in MCS review, collecting evidence, and supporting external and internal audits.

Matching Summary

Oversee the completeness and accuracy of various functions in the finance department for all entities within Southern Africa and West Africa.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Oversee finance department completeness and accuracy
  • Reconcile IFRS 16 and balance sheet accounts
  • Report on P&L accounts
  • Resolve overdue intercompany balances
  • Approve client refunds and credit limits
  • Release AP and HR/payroll payments
  • Support taxation department

Nice-to-have

  • Business partnering focus
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Exceptional administrative and filing skills

Key Requirements

  • Honors or post-grad equivalent
  • 5+ years accounting experience
  • Experience on various ERP finance systems
  • Experience in reporting and submissions of multiple entities with multiple currencies

Work Rights

Not specified

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