Finance

GL Accountant

Location

    • Cape Town, South Africa

Stage

Experienced Level

Time

Full time

Type

Employee

Place

Hybrid

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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

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated**.**