Accountant (South Africa Lodges)

Key OutputsAssist 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 functionsLiaison with professional & legal advisors, tax authorities etc.Able to travel if necessaryAd hoc tasks as requiredDutiesEnsuring 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 requiredQualificationB Comm (Acc) with 2 years' experienceSkills & ExperienceProficient with MS Office Packages (Excel)Advanced excel experience required (e.g. pivot table, vlookups)Experience with Panstrat and / or Microsoft Access beneficialKnowledge of Pastel advantagesAnalysis & Problem SolvingPlanning and OrganisationPersonal CharacteristicsDiligent 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 productivityMaintain social, ethical, organisational and professional normsKeen willingness for ongoing personal developmentExcellent communicatorTeam player who works productively with a wide range of peopleWe reserve the right not to make an appointment.
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