Finance
GL Accountant
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Stage
Experienced Level
Time
Full time
Type
Employee
Place
Hybrid
Job Description
Functional Job Description – General Ledger Accountant FSSC
Reports to : Finance Operations Manager
Supervises : None
1.Basic Function
The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for the overall accounting and reporting activities and key point of contact for a specific entity or entities.
2.Primary Duties and Responsibilities
2.1 Financial
Responsible for the general ledger (incl. monthly reconciliation) of one or more entities Drives and executes the Month End Close process
Prepares financial reporting to Fugro Group and external parties
Manages the Fixed Assets register
Key point of contact for the Controller of the entities, AP and AR Accountants, Group Controlling, Tax Accountant (in FSSC or Region) and external auditors Liaises with Tax and Treasury
Continuously looks for improvements in the management of the general ledger and the Month End Close and Financial Reporting processes.
Initiates and drives improvement projects
Works according to Fugro FSSC process model and ICS model
2.2 Administration
Overall responsible for FSSC scope of accounting & reporting activities of one or more entities
3. Principal Working Relationship
Reports to Finance Operations Manager Senior or Junior depending on experience and entity scope
4. Education / Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance 5+ years of relevant working experience
Good knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP (if applicable)
Computer literate
Excellent English language skills
Excellent communication skills
Competencies: accurate, independent, organized, pro-active, service minded, team player
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