General Ledger Controller (JB5602)

General Ledger Controller (JB5602)
Modderfontein, Gauteng
R38 000 to R40 000 a month CTC
Permanent

A dynamic and fast-growing leader in the travel retail industry is looking for a General Ledger Controller to join their high-energy team. This exciting opportunity is perfect for a detail-oriented professional eager to take ownership of financial operations, ensuring strict compliance with accounting standards and delivering accurate, timely financial reports. In this key role, you’ll not only maintain strong internal controls but also contribute to the company’s strategic goals through insightful financial analysis and reporting

Minimum Requirements:
Matric (Grade 12) with Mathematics and Accounting on Higher Grade.
NQF5 or higher Accounting Qualification (or currently studying towards such).
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role, with international exposure.
Strong knowledge of financial accounting practices and bookkeeping principles.
Expertise in tax compliance: VAT, Customs Duties, Income Tax, Withholding Taxes, Payroll Taxes.
Familiarity with multi-jurisdiction compliance (South Africa, UK, Kenya, Nigeria, Angola).
Proficiency in financial systems and tools: Accpac, FRS (sales & inventory), VRM & PO Projection (procurement), Excel, and other accounting software.
Strong understanding of IFRS and local GAAP.
Analytical, methodical, and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving ability.
Strong business communication skills, including interaction with foreign nationals.
Ability to work independently, while also contributing effectively within a team.
Ethical, honest, disciplined, adaptable, and calm under pressure.
Well-developed time management skills with ability to handle heavy workloads.
Willingness to provide back-up support to other GL Controllers and Shared Services staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Administration
Oversee effective administration of subsidiaries, divisions, and branches across multiple jurisdictions.
Manage rental agreements, payroll, operating expenses, and company commitments.
Perform daily day-end and day-opening procedures in Accpac and FRS, ensuring correct processing and system integrations.
Review and report on company costs, ensuring effective cost management and reduction.
Financial Controls
Maintain reliable, effective, and efficient accounting systems and internal controls.
Report non-compliance or weaknesses in controls and assist in developing improvements.
Prepare monthly reconciliations for all general ledger accounts.
Review inventory costing and ensure accurate loading into Accpac.
Financial Processing & Recording
Review all transactions and integration batches, ensuring accurate postings to accounts and cost centres.
Eliminate duplicate batches and ensure sub-ledgers support transactions.
Maintain account codes, cost centres, and segments.
Process and allocate daily cashbook entries.
Maintain fixed asset registers and standing journals.
Reconcile goods in transit
Ensure systems support accurate VAT, tax, and royalty returns.
Calculate, raise, and finalise accruals, provisions, write-offs, forex entries, and adjustments before flash results submission.
Compile costs of stock condition/location and reconcile to inventory master file.
Reconcile daily inflight sales between FRS and Accpac.
General Ledger Management
Perform monthly reconciliations of all accounts and sub-ledgers.
Prepare and process monthly journal entries.
Revalue accounts payable, receivable, and cashbook sub-ledgers for forex.
Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled with proper backup documents.
Resolve all un-reconciled items within 2 months.
Compliance
Ensure correct application of IFRS, local GAAP, Companies Act requirements, and tax legislation across all jurisdictions.
Prepare and submit employee, VAT, customs, withholding, payroll, and other tax returns on time.
Audit
Prepare complete year-end audit packs, trial balances, reconciliations, and supporting documents.
Support full external audit process and implement recommendations.
Contribute to maintaining a strong internal audit environment.
Reporting
Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports, including KPI analyses, flash reports, and variance reports.
Provide daily sales reports and ensure system data integrity.
Prepare monthly royalty and crew commission reports, monthly loss point reports, and forex forecasts.
Compile annual budget packs, quarterly forecasts, and IFRS-compliant statutory financial statements.
Support group reporting packs and consolidated reporting where required.
Provide financial information and analysis to departments and senior management as requested.
Support & Customer Service
Ensure timely submission of all statutory obligations.
Assist in budget preparation across departments and entities.
Provide financial support to internal stakeholders, including department heads and general managers.
Back up other GL Controllers, Finance Shared Services Clerks, and support the Financial Reporting Manager as needed.
Liaise with internal and external customers, delivering timely and accurate financial information.
Perform ad hoc financial and administrative tasks as required.

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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