KEY OUTPUTS:Assist the Lodge Bookkeepers and lodge administratorsAssist lodge managers/ Director with queriesPrepare and review South African lodge balance sheet reconciliations & process monthly journalsPrepare monthly management accounts for regional business unitsPrepare & assist with quarterly forecasts, annual budgets and high level forecastsAssist with year-end audit queriesAssist in training of staff from various backgrounds and skill levelsCapex tracking and related functions.Liaison with professional & legal advisors, tax authorities etc.Able to travel if necessary.Ad hoc tasks as required.DUTIES:Ensuring month end processes for a number of lodges are completed within the required timelinesProcess monthly journals related to South African lodgesEnsuring the accuracy of data extracted from multiple platformsProvide variance analysis and other accounting support to central teamsPreparing monthly Balance sheet reconciliationsAssist with planning and co-ordination of the audit and address audit queriesMaintain Fixed asset register and capital expenditure trackingAssist the Lodge Bookkeepers and lodge administratorsAssist lodge managers/ Director with queriesBank reconciliations checksCirculating and reviewing monthly management accounts to lodgesReviewing the accounts to maintain financial integrity and standardisation across the regionAd hoc tasks as requiredQUALIFICATION:B Comm (Acc) with 2 years experienceSKILLS & EXPERIENCE:Proficient with MS Office Packages (Excel)Advanced excel experience required (etc. pivot table, vlookups) Experience with Panstrat and / or Microsoft Access beneficialKnowledge of Pastel advantagesAnalysis & Problem SolvingPlanning and OrganisationHaving and using knowledge of systems, situations, procedures and cultures inside the organization to identify potential organizational problems and opportunities; perceiving the impact and the implications of decisions on other components of the organization. Establishing a course of action for self and/ or others to accomplish a specific goal; planning proper assignments of personal and appropriate allocation of resources.Quality Orientation/Attention To DetailAccomplishing tasks through concern for all areas involved, no matter how small, showing concern for all aspects of the job, accurately checking processes and tasks; maintaining watchfulness over a period of time. End product orientation. Attention to detail. Checks whats received and ensure quality of personal input before distribution.PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:Diligent self-starter, with a high level of attention to detailResults focused, but willing to work with diverse personalities in a challenging environmentGenerate and maintain a positive momentum and high levels of productivity.Maintain social, ethical, organisational and professional norms.Keen willingness for ongoing personal development.Excellent communicator;Team player who works productively with wide range of peopleWe reserve the right not to make an appointment.
