149 Accounting Principles jobs in South Africa

General Ledger Controller

Johannesburg, Gauteng Edge Executive Search Group

Posted 14 days ago

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General Ledger Controller

Location: Greenstone Offices
Type: Permanent

Precision. Integrity. Global impact. Be the backbone of financial control across international operations.

About the Role

As General Ledger Controller, you will take ownership of the full finance and administration function for multiple international entities. This includes managing the month-end accounting cycle, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions, and maintaining robust internal controls. The role combines operational discipline with the opportunity to influence financial decision-making in a dynamic, multinational environment.

Who the Client Is

This opportunity is with a leading international travel and services group. The organisation is known for its strong footprint across Africa and Europe, its commitment to operational excellence, and its ability to thrive in complex, multi-jurisdictional markets.

What You’ll Do
  • Manage the full accounting process, including month-end close, reconciliations, and trial balances.
  • Oversee rental agreements, payroll, and other operating expenses.
  • Ensure tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions (VAT, customs, payroll, withholding, and income taxes).
  • Prepare statutory financial reports and IFRS-compliant packs for Group consolidation.
  • Support audits with complete, accurate financial documentation.
  • Maintain accounting systems (Accpac, FRS, VRM) and ensure data integrity across platforms.
  • Provide financial reporting and insights to senior management, including forecasts, budgets, and KPIs.
What You Bring
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role with international exposure.
  • Solid knowledge of accounting principles, tax regulations, and IFRS.
  • Strong systems skills (Excel, Accpac, other accounting software).
  • High attention to detail, analytical mindset, and problem-solving ability.
  • Ability to work independently while engaging effectively with diverse teams.
  • Resilience under pressure and commitment to high standards of accuracy and compliance.
What Success Looks Like
  • Clean, timely audits with strong internal controls maintained.
  • Accurate and timely monthly reporting across all assigned entities.
  • Effective tax compliance and regulatory submissions in all jurisdictions.
  • Reliable financial support to senior management for decision-making.
  • Seamless systems integration and data accuracy across all platforms.

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General Ledger Supervisor

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Posted 22 days ago

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Job category: Other Accounting, Auditing

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Join our Finance team in Prospecton as a skilled General Ledger Supervisor. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in upholding financial standards, managing the Fixed Asset module, scrutinizing creditor reconciliations, and meticulously preparing and reviewing journals.

Responsibilities
  • Manage and update Fixed Assets on E1, facilitating transfers and disposals when required.
  • Maintain the CapEx Vote schedule and electronic capex system.
  • Prepare AA & TA asset reconciliations.
  • Balance the CapEx Vote Schedule with monthly additions.
  • Reconcile all CapEX WIP accounts.
  • Conduct monthly reconciliations for GL, including Bank, Petty Cash, Insurance, Forex P/L, and Foreign Currency Bank accounts.
  • Address General Ledger-related queries, assist with Hash-related queries, and process Hash journals.
  • Balance time entries monthly.
  • Review all R&M accounts and process necessary month-end journals.
  • Calculate and prepare monthly VAT payable to SARS, providing an audit trail with supporting documents, and submitting VAT returns via e-filing.
  • Review Creditors Month-End Reconciliations.
  • Assist the Financial Manager and Assistant Accountant with ad hoc tasks.
  • Prepare financial year-end journals and assist with the preparation of year-end files.
  • Maintain and review the journal batch control register to ensure all journals are authorized, supported by documentation, and processed promptly.
  • Liaise with Auditors during year-end.
Minimum Requirements
  • Matric / Grade 12 with a 3-year Accounting Diploma / B. Comm Degree.
  • 3 years’ experience in General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Creditors, and VAT.
  • Working knowledge of Accounting Principles & Policies, VAT, and treatment of Fixed Assets.
  • Computer literacy in MS Excel, MS Word, and JDE.
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet tight reporting deadlines, and demonstrate attention to detail.
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General Ledger Controller

Gauteng, Gauteng Kontak Recruitment

Posted 27 days ago

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General Ledger Controller

Edenvale. 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.

Salary: R38 000 to R40 000 per month CTC.

Minimum Requirements
  • Grade 12 with Mathematics and Accounting as subjects on Higher Grade.
  • NQF5 or higher Accounting Qualification (or working toward such).
  • Minimum of 5 years of practical experience in a similar role, with international exposure.
  • Expertise in financial accounting practices and bookkeeping principles.
  • Strong knowledge of tax regulations (VAT, Customs Duties, Income Tax, Withholding Taxes).
  • Proficiency in financial software and tools (Excel, Accpac, and other accounting systems).
  • Excellent analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and delivery-focused.
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to work independently.
  • Ethical, honest, and adaptable to dynamic work environments.
Duties and Responsibilities Administration
  • Oversee rental agreements, operating expenses, and company commitments
  • Execute accurate day-end and day-opening procedures in financial systems
  • Monitor, analyse, and report cost variances, ensuring effective cost management
Financial Controls
  • Maintain and enhance accounting systems and internal controls
  • Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations and review inventory costing
  • Develop and implement controls responsive to changing business environments
Financial Processing
  • Review and ensure accuracy of transactions and financial data
  • Manage account codes, cost centers, and fixed asset registers
  • Prepare and submit tax and royalty computations, ensuring compliance
General Ledger Management
  • Perform monthly journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
  • Conduct forex revaluations and resolve un-reconciled items promptly
  • Ensure all balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled with supporting documentation
Compliance and Audit
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, and tax legislation
  • Prepare statutory financial statements and audit documentation
  • Support the external audit process and implement recommendations
Reporting
  • Compile financial reports, including variance analyses and KPI tracking
  • Provide cashflow forecasts, royalty, and commission reports
  • Support annual budgeting and financial forecasting processes
Support
  • Assist team members and provide financial insights to internal stakeholders
  • Contribute to the development of financial policies and procedures
  • Handle ad hoc financial and administrative tasks as required

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General Ledger Controller

Johannesburg, Gauteng Edge Executives

Posted 21 days ago

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General Ledger Controller

Location: Greenstone Offices
Type: Permanent

Precision. Integrity. Global impact.
Be the backbone of financial control across international operations.

About the Role

As General Ledger Controller, you will take ownership of the full finance and administration function for multiple international entities. This includes managing the month-end accounting cycle, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions, and maintaining robust internal controls. The role combines operational discipline with the opportunity to influence financial decision-making in a dynamic, multinational environment.

Who the Client Is

This opportunity is with a leading international travel and services group. The organisation is known for its strong footprint across Africa and Europe, its commitment to operational excellence, and its ability to thrive in complex, multi-jurisdictional markets.

What You’ll Do

  • Manage the full accounting process, including month-end close, reconciliations, and trial balances.

  • Oversee rental agreements, payroll, and other operating expenses.

  • Ensure tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions (VAT, customs, payroll, withholding, and income taxes).

  • Prepare statutory financial reports and IFRS-compliant packs for Group consolidation.

  • Support audits with complete, accurate financial documentation.

  • Maintain accounting systems (Accpac, FRS, VRM) and ensure data integrity across platforms.

  • Provide financial reporting and insights to senior management, including forecasts, budgets, and KPIs.

What You Bring

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role with international exposure.

  • Solid knowledge of accounting principles, tax regulations, and IFRS.

  • Strong systems skills (Excel, Accpac, other accounting software).

  • High attention to detail, analytical mindset, and problem-solving ability.

  • Ability to work independently while engaging effectively with diverse teams.

  • Resilience under pressure and commitment to high standards of accuracy and compliance.

What Success Looks Like

  • Clean, timely audits with strong internal controls maintained.

  • Accurate and timely monthly reporting across all assigned entities.

  • Effective tax compliance and regulatory submissions in all jurisdictions.

  • Reliable financial support to senior management for decision-making.

  • Seamless systems integration and data accuracy across all platforms.

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General Ledger Accountant

R1200000 - R2400000 Y Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd

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About Us

Since the invention of the truck over 125 years ago, Daimler Truck AG has been a pioneer in the commercial vehicle sector and is today one of the world's largest commercial vehicle manufacturers. Established in South Africa over 60 years ago, Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd together with its subsidiaries Daimler Truck Financial Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Sandown Motor Holdings (Pty) Ltd provides an optimal experience for our esteemed customers based on a comprehensive products and services portfolio. The Group's success is based on its leading brands inclusive of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Buses, and FUSO Trucks in addition to offering parts and services for Freightliner and Western Star Trucks. Its product range is backed by its market-leading value-added services in Fleetboard, TruckStore, TruckTraining, and Financial Services. With a Southern African footprint that includes South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Zambia, the company is headquartered in Pretoria, the capital city of South Africa, and all its products are assembled locally in its East London production plant.

Job Overview

This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, IFRS compliance, and operational excellence across core accounting functions. You will lead the financial close, manage intercompany and lease accounting, oversee the outsourced Shared Service Centre (SSC), and take full ownership of ESG reporting, annual financial statements and external audit coordination. The role also includes oversight of junior team member
.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Operations & Reporting

  • Lead the monthly financial close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and GL allocations.
  • Deliver monthly financial and cash flow reports to senior management, including those charged with governance.
  • Ensure compliance with global reporting deadlines and statutory submissions (e.g., Stats SA).

Shared Service Centre Oversight

  • Manage the performance of the outsourced SSC, focusing on KPIs, service quality, and issue resolution.
  • Review and approve SSC-prepared journals and reconciliations.

Team Leadership

  • Provide guidance and oversight to junior team member(s), supporting their development and ensuring high-quality output.

Transactional Accounting

  • Reconcile intercompany balances and resolve discrepancies to ensure adequate intercompany consolidation processes.
  • Manage goods-in-transit valuations and lease accounting under IFRS 16.
  • Oversee fixed asset and payroll accounting, ensuring accurate processing and reporting.

Technical Accounting & Advisory

  • Provide IFRS-compliant guidance on complex accounting treatments.
  • Draft technical accounting papers and monitor changes in standards.

Audit Leadership

  • Serve as project lead for the annual external audit, managing timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder co-ordination.
  • Prepare standalone and consolidated Annual Financial Statements in line with JSE listing requirements.

ESG Ownership

  • Own and drive ESG reporting and framework development across the entity.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to embed ESG principles into financial and operational processes.

Governance & Controls

  • Execute and oversee Internal Control System (ICS) responsibilities.
  • Serve as ICS Manager and Coordinator for DTSA.

Qualifications:

  • Must have Matric, with Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting.
  • Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) is essential.
  • Computer literacy.

Experience:

  • SAP experience is advantageous.
  • Strong IFRS and financial reporting experience.

Special Knowledge:

  • MS Office Suite.
  • IFRS knowledge
  • Stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Company Policies, Structure and Procedures.
  • Excellent Communication Skills (Oral & Written).

Other important Information:

Daimler Truck Southern Africa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered; however, the following will apply:

  • Foreign nationals must qualify for a work visa/permit as per the provisions of the Immigration Act 13, 2002.
  • Employment Equity Plan in terms of the Employment Equity Act, No 58, 1998. Code of good practice on the employment of people with disabilities.

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Application closing date : 15 September 2025

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General Ledger Controller Remote

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General Ledger Controller

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Job Purpose:

The General Ledger Controller is responsible for the finance and administration functions of assigned entities, including subsidiaries and branches across multiple countries. The role ensures accurate financial accounting, compliance with IFRS, tax, and local regulations, strong internal controls, and efficient system operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Full month-end accounting processes and reconciliations.
  • Royalty and tax returns in multiple jurisdictions.
  • Rental agreements, payroll, and operating expense management.
  • Preparation of trial balances, management statements, and IFRS-compliant reporting packs.
  • Supporting audits, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Maintaining integrity and accuracy of Accpac, FRS, VRM, and integration tools.
  • Administration (5%): Manage rental agreements, expenses, and supplier contracts.
  • Daily Accpac and FRS system checks and integrations.
  • Review company costs and report variances to management.
  • Controls (10%): Maintain effective financial systems and internal controls.
  • Monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
  • Review and load inventory costing.
  • Financial Processing (20%): Review daily/monthly ledger transactions, batches, and account coding.
  • Maintain cashbooks, fixed asset register, and standing journals.
  • Process accruals, provisions, write-offs, adjustments, and forex entries.
  • VAT, tax, and royalty returns preparation.
  • Daily reconciliation of inflight sales between FRS and Accpac.
  • 4. General Ledger (20%): Monthly reconciliations of all sub-ledgers and balance sheet accounts.
  • Prepare and process journals.
  • Revalue sub-ledgers for forex exposure.
  • Clear reconciling items within 2 months.
  • Compliance (15%): Ensure IFRS, GAAP, Companies Act, and tax compliance in multiple jurisdictions (South Africa, UK, Kenya, Nigeria, Angola).
  • Submit all statutory returns and payments on time.
  • Audit (10%): Prepare annual audit files, PBC lists, reconciliations, and packs.
  • Support external and internal audit processes.
  • Reporting (10%): Prepare financial results with variance analysis (flash vs actual).
  • Weekly/monthly KPI, royalty, crew commission, and loss reports.
  • Forecast cashflow, forex exposure, and debtors/creditors.
  • Assist with budgets, IFRS packs, and consolidated reports.
  • Support (5%): Provide financial support to departments and general managers.
  • Participate in budget preparation and statutory administration.
  • Act as back-up for other GL Controllers and Shared Services clerks.
Qualifications and Experience

Technical & Knowledge:

  • Matric with Higher Grade Maths & Accounting + NQF5 (or higher) qualification.
  • 5+ years’ experience in a similar role (with international exposure).
  • Strong accounting, bookkeeping, and tax knowledge (VAT, customs, income tax, withholding).
  • Advanced Excel and experience with Accpac and other ERP/accounting systems.
  • Knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and statutory requirements in multiple countries.

Cognitive:

  • Analytical, logical, and detail oriented.
  • Strong problem-solving and factual reasoning.
  • Structured, disciplined, and delivery focused.

Behavioural:

  • Hardworking, tenacious, and committed to deadlines.
  • Emotionally mature, ethical, and honest.
  • Strong time management, ability to work independently or in teams.
  • Flexible and adaptable to change.
  • Resilient under heavy workloads.
Key Performance Areas (KPAs) & Weighting
  • Administration: 5%
  • Controls: 10%
  • Financial Processing: 20%
  • General Ledger: 20%
  • Compliance: 15%
  • Audit: 10%
  • Reporting: 10%
  • Support: 5%
  • Customer Service: 5%

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General Ledger Controller Remote

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General Ledger Controller

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Job Purpose:

The General Ledger Controller is responsible for the finance and administration functions of assigned entities, including subsidiaries and branches across multiple countries. The role ensures accurate financial accounting, compliance with IFRS, tax, and local regulations, strong internal controls, and efficient system operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Full month-end accounting processes and reconciliations.
  • Royalty and tax returns in multiple jurisdictions.
  • Rental agreements, payroll, and operating expense management.
  • Preparation of trial balances, management statements, and IFRS-compliant reporting packs.
  • Supporting audits, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Maintaining integrity and accuracy of Accpac, FRS, VRM, and integration tools.
  • Administration (5%): Manage rental agreements, expenses, and supplier contracts.
  • Daily Accpac and FRS system checks and integrations.
  • Review company costs and report variances to management.
  • Controls (10%): Maintain effective financial systems and internal controls.
  • Monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
  • Review and load inventory costing.
  • Financial Processing (20%): Review daily/monthly ledger transactions, batches, and account coding.
  • Maintain cashbooks, fixed asset register, and standing journals.
  • Process accruals, provisions, write-offs, adjustments, and forex entries.
  • VAT, tax, and royalty returns preparation.
  • Daily reconciliation of inflight sales between FRS and Accpac.
  • 4. General Ledger (20%): Monthly reconciliations of all sub-ledgers and balance sheet accounts.
  • Prepare and process journals.
  • Revalue sub-ledgers for forex exposure.
  • Clear reconciling items within 2 months.
  • Compliance (15%): Ensure IFRS, GAAP, Companies Act, and tax compliance in multiple jurisdictions (South Africa, UK, Kenya, Nigeria, Angola).
  • Submit all statutory returns and payments on time.
  • Audit (10%): Prepare annual audit files, PBC lists, reconciliations, and packs.
  • Support external and internal audit processes.
  • Reporting (10%): Prepare financial results with variance analysis (flash vs actual).
  • Weekly/monthly KPI, royalty, crew commission, and loss reports.
  • Forecast cashflow, forex exposure, and debtors/creditors.
  • Assist with budgets, IFRS packs, and consolidated reports.
  • Support (5%): Provide financial support to departments and general managers.
  • Participate in budget preparation and statutory administration.
  • Act as back-up for other GL Controllers and Shared Services clerks.
Qualifications and Experience

Technical & Knowledge:

  • Matric with Higher Grade Maths & Accounting + NQF5 (or higher) qualification.
  • 5+ years’ experience in a similar role (with international exposure).
  • Strong accounting, bookkeeping, and tax knowledge (VAT, customs, income tax, withholding).
  • Advanced Excel and experience with Accpac and other ERP/accounting systems.
  • Knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and statutory requirements in multiple countries.

Cognitive:

  • Analytical, logical, and detail oriented.
  • Strong problem-solving and factual reasoning.
  • Structured, disciplined, and delivery focused.

Behavioural:

  • Hardworking, tenacious, and committed to deadlines.
  • Emotionally mature, ethical, and honest.
  • Strong time management, ability to work independently or in teams.
  • Flexible and adaptable to change.
  • Resilient under heavy workloads.
Key Performance Areas (KPAs) & Weighting
  • Administration: 5%
  • Controls: 10%
  • Financial Processing: 20%
  • General Ledger: 20%
  • Compliance: 15%
  • Audit: 10%
  • Reporting: 10%
  • Support: 5%
  • Customer Service: 5%

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General Ledger Controller Remote

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General Ledger Controller

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Job Purpose:

The General Ledger Controller is responsible for the finance and administration functions of assigned entities, including subsidiaries and branches across multiple countries. The role ensures accurate financial accounting, compliance with IFRS, tax, and local regulations, strong internal controls, and efficient system operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Full month-end accounting processes and reconciliations.
  • Royalty and tax returns in multiple jurisdictions.
  • Rental agreements, payroll, and operating expense management.
  • Preparation of trial balances, management statements, and IFRS-compliant reporting packs.
  • Supporting audits, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Maintaining integrity and accuracy of Accpac, FRS, VRM, and integration tools.
  • Administration (5%): Manage rental agreements, expenses, and supplier contracts.
  • Daily Accpac and FRS system checks and integrations.
  • Review company costs and report variances to management.
  • Controls (10%): Maintain effective financial systems and internal controls.
  • Monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
  • Review and load inventory costing.
  • Financial Processing (20%): Review daily/monthly ledger transactions, batches, and account coding.
  • Maintain cashbooks, fixed asset register, and standing journals.
  • Process accruals, provisions, write-offs, adjustments, and forex entries.
  • VAT, tax, and royalty returns preparation.
  • Daily reconciliation of inflight sales between FRS and Accpac.
  • 4. General Ledger (20%): Monthly reconciliations of all sub-ledgers and balance sheet accounts.
  • Prepare and process journals.
  • Revalue sub-ledgers for forex exposure.
  • Clear reconciling items within 2 months.
  • Compliance (15%): Ensure IFRS, GAAP, Companies Act, and tax compliance in multiple jurisdictions (South Africa, UK, Kenya, Nigeria, Angola).
  • Submit all statutory returns and payments on time.
  • Audit (10%): Prepare annual audit files, PBC lists, reconciliations, and packs.
  • Support external and internal audit processes.
  • Reporting (10%): Prepare financial results with variance analysis (flash vs actual).
  • Weekly/monthly KPI, royalty, crew commission, and loss reports.
  • Forecast cashflow, forex exposure, and debtors/creditors.
  • Assist with budgets, IFRS packs, and consolidated reports.
  • Support (5%): Provide financial support to departments and general managers.
  • Participate in budget preparation and statutory administration.
  • Act as back-up for other GL Controllers and Shared Services clerks.
Qualifications and Experience

Technical & Knowledge:

  • Matric with Higher Grade Maths & Accounting + NQF5 (or higher) qualification.
  • 5+ years’ experience in a similar role (with international exposure).
  • Strong accounting, bookkeeping, and tax knowledge (VAT, customs, income tax, withholding).
  • Advanced Excel and experience with Accpac and other ERP/accounting systems.
  • Knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and statutory requirements in multiple countries.

Cognitive:

  • Analytical, logical, and detail oriented.
  • Strong problem-solving and factual reasoning.
  • Structured, disciplined, and delivery focused.

Behavioural:

  • Hardworking, tenacious, and committed to deadlines.
  • Emotionally mature, ethical, and honest.
  • Strong time management, ability to work independently or in teams.
  • Flexible and adaptable to change.
  • Resilient under heavy workloads.
Key Performance Areas (KPAs) & Weighting
  • Administration: 5%
  • Controls: 10%
  • Financial Processing: 20%
  • General Ledger: 20%
  • Compliance: 15%
  • Audit: 10%
  • Reporting: 10%
  • Support: 5%
  • Customer Service: 5%

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General Ledger Controller

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Job Purpose:

The General Ledger Controller is responsible for the finance and administration functions of assigned entities, including subsidiaries and branches across multiple countries. The role ensures accurate financial accounting, compliance with IFRS, tax, and local regulations, strong internal controls, and efficient system operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Full month-end accounting processes and reconciliations.
  • Royalty and tax returns in multiple jurisdictions.
  • Rental agreements, payroll, and operating expense management.
  • Preparation of trial balances, management statements, and IFRS-compliant reporting packs.
  • Supporting audits, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Maintaining integrity and accuracy of Accpac, FRS, VRM, and integration tools.
  • Administration (5%): Manage rental agreements, expenses, and supplier contracts.
  • Daily Accpac and FRS system checks and integrations.
  • Review company costs and report variances to management.
  • Controls (10%): Maintain effective financial systems and internal controls.
  • Monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
  • Review and load inventory costing.
  • Financial Processing (20%): Review daily/monthly ledger transactions, batches, and account coding.
  • Maintain cashbooks, fixed asset register, and standing journals.
  • Process accruals, provisions, write-offs, adjustments, and forex entries.
  • VAT, tax, and royalty returns preparation.
  • Daily reconciliation of inflight sales between FRS and Accpac.
  • 4. General Ledger (20%): Monthly reconciliations of all sub-ledgers and balance sheet accounts.
  • Prepare and process journals.
  • Revalue sub-ledgers for forex exposure.
  • Clear reconciling items within 2 months.
  • Compliance (15%): Ensure IFRS, GAAP, Companies Act, and tax compliance in multiple jurisdictions (South Africa, UK, Kenya, Nigeria, Angola).
  • Submit all statutory returns and payments on time.
  • Audit (10%): Prepare annual audit files, PBC lists, reconciliations, and packs.
  • Support external and internal audit processes.
  • Reporting (10%): Prepare financial results with variance analysis (flash vs actual).
  • Weekly/monthly KPI, royalty, crew commission, and loss reports.
  • Forecast cashflow, forex exposure, and debtors/creditors.
  • Assist with budgets, IFRS packs, and consolidated reports.
  • Support (5%): Provide financial support to departments and general managers.
  • Participate in budget preparation and statutory administration.
  • Act as back-up for other GL Controllers and Shared Services clerks.
Qualifications and Experience

Technical & Knowledge:

  • Matric with Higher Grade Maths & Accounting + NQF5 (or higher) qualification.
  • 5+ years’ experience in a similar role (with international exposure).
  • Strong accounting, bookkeeping, and tax knowledge (VAT, customs, income tax, withholding).
  • Advanced Excel and experience with Accpac and other ERP/accounting systems.
  • Knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and statutory requirements in multiple countries.

Cognitive:

  • Analytical, logical, and detail oriented.
  • Strong problem-solving and factual reasoning.
  • Structured, disciplined, and delivery focused.

Behavioural:

  • Hardworking, tenacious, and committed to deadlines.
  • Emotionally mature, ethical, and honest.
  • Strong time management, ability to work independently or in teams.
  • Flexible and adaptable to change.
  • Resilient under heavy workloads.
Key Performance Areas (KPAs) & Weighting
  • Administration: 5%
  • Controls: 10%
  • Financial Processing: 20%
  • General Ledger: 20%
  • Compliance: 15%
  • Audit: 10%
  • Reporting: 10%
  • Support: 5%
  • Customer Service: 5%

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General Ledger Controller Remote

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General Ledger Controller

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Job Purpose:

The General Ledger Controller is responsible for the finance and administration functions of assigned entities, including subsidiaries and branches across multiple countries. The role ensures accurate financial accounting, compliance with IFRS, tax, and local regulations, strong internal controls, and efficient system operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Full month-end accounting processes and reconciliations.
  • Royalty and tax returns in multiple jurisdictions.
  • Rental agreements, payroll, and operating expense management.
  • Preparation of trial balances, management statements, and IFRS-compliant reporting packs.
  • Supporting audits, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Maintaining integrity and accuracy of Accpac, FRS, VRM, and integration tools.
  • Administration (5%): Manage rental agreements, expenses, and supplier contracts.
  • Daily Accpac and FRS system checks and integrations.
  • Review company costs and report variances to management.
  • Controls (10%): Maintain effective financial systems and internal controls.
  • Monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
  • Review and load inventory costing.
  • Financial Processing (20%): Review daily/monthly ledger transactions, batches, and account coding.
  • Maintain cashbooks, fixed asset register, and standing journals.
  • Process accruals, provisions, write-offs, adjustments, and forex entries.
  • VAT, tax, and royalty returns preparation.
  • Daily reconciliation of inflight sales between FRS and Accpac.
  • 4. General Ledger (20%): Monthly reconciliations of all sub-ledgers and balance sheet accounts.
  • Prepare and process journals.
  • Revalue sub-ledgers for forex exposure.
  • Clear reconciling items within 2 months.
  • Compliance (15%): Ensure IFRS, GAAP, Companies Act, and tax compliance in multiple jurisdictions (South Africa, UK, Kenya, Nigeria, Angola).
  • Submit all statutory returns and payments on time.
  • Audit (10%): Prepare annual audit files, PBC lists, reconciliations, and packs.
  • Support external and internal audit processes.
  • Reporting (10%): Prepare financial results with variance analysis (flash vs actual).
  • Weekly/monthly KPI, royalty, crew commission, and loss reports.
  • Forecast cashflow, forex exposure, and debtors/creditors.
  • Assist with budgets, IFRS packs, and consolidated reports.
  • Support (5%): Provide financial support to departments and general managers.
  • Participate in budget preparation and statutory administration.
  • Act as back-up for other GL Controllers and Shared Services clerks.
Qualifications and Experience

Technical & Knowledge:

  • Matric with Higher Grade Maths & Accounting + NQF5 (or higher) qualification.
  • 5+ years’ experience in a similar role (with international exposure).
  • Strong accounting, bookkeeping, and tax knowledge (VAT, customs, income tax, withholding).
  • Advanced Excel and experience with Accpac and other ERP/accounting systems.
  • Knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and statutory requirements in multiple countries.

Cognitive:

  • Analytical, logical, and detail oriented.
  • Strong problem-solving and factual reasoning.
  • Structured, disciplined, and delivery focused.

Behavioural:

  • Hardworking, tenacious, and committed to deadlines.
  • Emotionally mature, ethical, and honest.
  • Strong time management, ability to work independently or in teams.
  • Flexible and adaptable to change.
  • Resilient under heavy workloads.
Key Performance Areas (KPAs) & Weighting
  • Administration: 5%
  • Controls: 10%
  • Financial Processing: 20%
  • General Ledger: 20%
  • Compliance: 15%
  • Audit: 10%
  • Reporting: 10%
  • Support: 5%
  • Customer Service: 5%

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