Accountant

Hogan LovellsJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

30+ days ago

Job description

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Purpose

Responsible for handling financial matters in respect of the South Africa and United Kingdom Office and the coordination of financial affairs in the international offices. Accountable for Transaction processing, Reporting, Control and Decision Support.

Key Performance Area

Accounts Preparation : Management and Statutory Accounts

Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts for the South Africa and United Kingdom office and provide support to the various Business Team directors of the firm (eg, human resources, finance, technology, office services, etc.).
Incorporate the trial balances and cash books of some non-UK offices into the firm's consolidated monthly accounts.
Assist with accounting computations, journal processing, the review of balance sheet control accounts.
Contribute to the preparation of quarterly Group management accounts for the firm, together with supporting commentary explaining and interpreting the results.
Assist in the preparation of the Group's Limited Liability Partnership financial statements under applicable International Financial Reporting Standards.
Assist in the preparation of the statutory financial statements of some of the LLP's subsidiary undertakings.
Create audit files and answer any audit queries that may arise.
Load payments to suppliers and assist with Statutory Returns (VAT, Provisional Tax, Income Tax, CIPC, etc.)

Analysis, Explanation and Interpretation

Review and understand key trends and variances in the figures as well as the explanation of these to both finance and non-finance staff.

Correspondence and meetings as required with senior managers / heads of departments to discuss monthly reports, variances, trends and future expectations.

Correction of any errors in posting and dealing with other queries raised.

Work with International finance teams to help them understand their results.

Prepare global functional reports that is analysed by senior management.

Budget

Assist in the preparation of the firm's annual budget for certain United Kingdom and South Africa business teams. This requires close liaison with senior managers.

Work with non-UK office finance teams in order to produce their annual budget.

Assist with the preparation of the global budget.

Additional Roles or Responsibilities

Perform additional duties or responsibilities, which fall reasonably within the ambit of the job description, or in accordance with operational requirements.

REQUIREMENTS PROFILE

QUALIFICATIONS

Title : Grade 12 or equivalent

NQF Level : 4

Importance : Required

Title : Bachelor of Commerce / Business Science in Accounting or Equivalent

NQF Level : 7

Importance : Required

Title : Articles

NQF Level : N / A

Importance : Recommended

MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL / LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

Mental & Environmental Requirements

This position demands exceptional quality, attention to detail, strict adherence to pre-determined deadlines in a high-pressure environment

Ability to deliver on tasks independently

High level of resilience and persistence

Ability to work with all levels within an organization

EXPERIENCE

Process / Place / Area : Accounting

Involvement : Operational

Period (Year(s) : Minimum 3 years

Importance : Required

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Description : Microsoft Office

Importance : Intermediate

Description : 3E

Importance : Recommended

Description : OneStream

Importance : Recommended

Description : Chrome River

Importance : Recommended

Description : Chrome River / Emburse Enterprise

Importance : Recommended

Technical Skills

Highly numerate and competent in Excel (for expense analysis and reporting) with a high degree of financial acumen

Proficient in pivot tables and lookups, for manipulating large quantities of data

Analytical review, interpretation of trends and delivering results in a deadline environment

Ability to troubleshoot and analyze data

Working with multiple currencies and stakeholders located at multiple locations concurrently

Commitment to ethical behavior with a willingness to adhere to all company policies and current financial legislation

Ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels effectively and efficiently

Behavioral Competencies

Flexible approach to work and responsibilities.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Excellent communication skills (listening, written and spoken).

Customer service mind set.

Self-motivated and eager to learn.

Positive attitude

Ability to handle queries efficiently with diplomacy and tact.

Ability to follow instructions precisely.

Adapting and responding to change.

Strong work ethic with an inherent sense of urgency.

Working constructively with others.

Delivering through others.

Able to be self-proficient and work independently on tasks

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