My client is seeking a meticulous and proactive Journal Controller to join their finance team.
The Journal Controller will be responsible for maintaining recurring journals, processing journal entries, resolving queries in a timely manner, and assisting with ad hoc projects as required.
This role is based in Sandton, Johannesburg North.
Key Responsibilities:- Maintain Recurring Journals:
- Keep a comprehensive checklist of all recurring journals to be processed monthly, bi-annually, or annually.
- Manage various types of recurring journals including payroll, revenue, AP accrual/AR, assets/capex, and tax-related journals.
- Obtain Documentation:
- Obtain all necessary journal entries and supporting documentation.
- Ensure all ad hoc or corrections journals are accompanied by the required documentation.
- Process Journal Entries:
- Execute journal entries accurately and efficiently.
- Ensure adherence to accounting standards and company policies.
- Query Resolution:
- Resolve queries related to journal entries within a 2-day period.
- Clear queries promptly.
- Brand Support:
- Address ad hoc queries from different brands within the organisation.
- Collaborate with brand representatives to ensure accurate financial records.
- Audit Support:
- Provide necessary information and support to internal and external auditors.
- Assist in audit preparations and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
- Ad Hoc Projects:
- Execute tasks defined by the Team Lead for additional projects.
- Timely execution of ad hoc projects, such as D365 migration tasks or other finance-related initiatives.
Qualifications and Skills:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 3 years experience in a Cashbook/Bookkeeper or Accountant role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., D365).
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