Accountant | G4S Secure Solutions | Centurion Centurion Market Related

Remuneration and benefits will be commensurate with the seniority of the role and in compliance with company remuneration policy and practice.

Job Introduction:

G4S Secure Solutions (SA), a leading provider of integrated security management solutions, has a vacancy for an Accountant based at our operations in Centurion, reporting to the Finance Manager.

The successful incumbent is a self-starter with a proven track record in maintaining company policy, adopting best practices, and is able to exercise sound judgement in the pursuit of the achievement of the goals of the organisation, and understanding the role which an Accountant plays within a successful business unit. The incumbent will be expected to be results driven and to live the values of the organisation.

The position requires at least 3-5 years’ experience within a similar environment. Relevant industry related experience would be advantageous.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, but SA citizens will have a distinct advantage.

Role Responsibility:

Ensure Preparation, Review, and Upload of Working Spreadsheets and Forms    

• Review and upload worksheets from the bookkeeper 
• Prepare and upload the AVIS worksheet
• Check allocation on invoicing before FM sign off and submit to HQ

Prepare Monthly Journals

• Working with logistics to update and maintain all vehicle sheets (maintenance, rentals, owned vehicles)
• Following up on outstanding vouchers
• Perform reversal of prior months' accruals
• Capture accrued expenses after liaison with Financial Manager and AP clerk 
• Prepare and capture wage cost journals for other regions and/or other reporting units (i.e. Shell, MTN, etc)
• Prepare and capture all other costs for reporting units (i.e. Shell, MTN, etc.)
• Balance sheet clearing journals

VAT

• Preparing VAT journals
• Preparing VAT recon
• Following up on variances with AR
• Submitting recon to HQ after sign off by FM

Monthly Report

• Update monthly invoice list
• Rollers
• Compile journal-register
• Complete monthly regional checklist
• Upload all month-end documents to the regional Google folder
• Assist with preparation of trade pack
• Follow up on Open PO report & GRN report
• Uniform & site expenses recon (budget vs actual)
• Balance sheet recons

Invoicing and Costs 

• AP Allocation of invoicing after verifying and comparing to previous months
• Ensure completeness of direct invoice list
• Updating regional information databases
• AP Bi-annual confirmation of invoices with Ops (Logs verification monthly)
• Ensure supporting documentation is obtained relative to the specific debit order and the correct allocation provided.
• Completing the petty and other cash cheques reconciliation

MFC Compliance

• Updating all information needed for compliance in conjunction with FM

Vehicle 

• Maintain vehicle spreadsheets in conjunction with Logistics
• Performing reconciliations between provisions raised and actual cost for all vehicle accounts
• Fuel accruals
• Processing necessary journals 

Triangle Balancing

• Detailed triangle balancing with cost accountant, AR & ER

Financial Accountability & Responsibility

• Ensure compliance with existing policies and procedures
• Prepare Ops P&L
• Assist with budget and forecasts
• Assist with monthly profitability
• Review the detailed 12-month report with FM before month-end close-off to raise accruals
• Assist cost accountant with quotes & costings
• Assist with PI’s
• Support, coaching, and mentoring of bookkeeper continuously to ensure that objectives are met

Health and Safety

• Participate in the design/ development/ review/ implementation and monitoring of the departmental safety plans for each year
• Participate in safety forums created by the company for example safety meetings and safety talks
• Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
• Discuss all safety incidents
• Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meeting/committee/representative/management
• Attend safety education and refresher programs
• Comply with safety policies and procedures at the workplace
• Distribute safety information as and when required

The Ideal Candidate:

Qualification and Experience

• Relevant Tertiary qualification recommended (Degree or Diploma)
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant working experience

Skills and Attributes

• Understanding the organizational environment
• Understanding the organization’s goals and objectives
• Dealing with changing circumstances
• Supporting and working with others
• Delivering objectives
• Dealing with complexity
• Acting professionally
• Delivering great customer service
• Sharing and cooperating