Senior GL Accountant

Manages accountants whom together are responsible for maintaining the general ledger structure, recording financial transactions into the company's general ledger and subsidiary ledgers and various reporting functionsResponsible for Regions or larger service lines / P&Ls with complex transactionsDifferentiators for this specific role General Accounting Senior Accountants will be responsible for the end-to-end management of the Regional/ Service Line general ledger including, but not limited to:Processing of Journals Posts to and updates the General Ledger (GL)Processes journals at month end and at request of the Business Partner  Monitors and processes all journals (for example bonus provisions, leave pay provision, budget smoothing general journals, accruals, reallocation accounts and cost centre journals, canteen charges, rent, print room, standard, adjusting, audit, and closing journal entries etc.)Assists in resolving any discrepancies raised by the Business PartnerRaises provisions for debtors where requiredAdjusts and releases provisions accordinglyAssesses impact of proposed general ledger changeReconciles sub ledger entriesGoodwill AccountingCompares net asset values vs amount paid for the assetDetermines GoodwillCalculates the budgeted Goodwill amortisationFixed Asset AccountingReviews procurement invoicesCompiles a Fixed Asset Register (FAR)Reviews any updates made to the FAR with the asset details and asset classesReviews any discrepancies resolved between the FAR and the GLPulls FAR reports from SAPIdentifies assets to be written off and writes off assets accordinglyRecognises proceeds from the sale of assets Impairs assets when applicableAccounts for depreciation and capitalisation of fixed assetsVerifies GIS FARClose and Consolidate:  Manages close and consolidation (close of General Ledger, BW, FI and Revenue)Manages balance sheet reviews and reconciliationsFNB Credit Cards and Staff Debtors:Prepares and uploads journalsConverts credit card allocation sheets to journalsConducts staff debtors allocations and deductionsOther:Creates reporting templates and ad hoc reports and maintains standard reporting repositoryAssists in preparation of supporting documentation for internal and external auditsDrafts general ledger communicationsManages closing timeline and calendarCommunicates timelines to organisationPerforms period and year-end close activitiesPerforms closing adjustments and process allocationsPerforms other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the departmentAvailable outside of normal business hours for occasional support needsPerforms first-level cost analysis and combined with revenue analysis from the Project Services Senior Accountant, provides feedback to the Country/ Regional/ Service Line Business Partner/s on the resultsManages General Accounting Accountants and AdministratorsGovernance: Communicates and updates the General Accounting Specialist on Country/ Regional General Accounting movementsAttends Africa-wide: General Accounting team meetings and trainingComplies with standardised processes and controls