The Accountant – Finance Shared Services is responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely and consistent recording, reconciliation and reporting of operating expenses across multiple business entities. The role plays a key part in delivering an efficient month-end close, maintaining the integrity of the financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies, and providing meaningful financial insights that support informed business decisions.
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Process and maintain accurate accounting records for operating expenses across multiple entities.
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Execute month-end close activities in accordance with finance reporting deadlines (BD1–BD5).
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Prepare and post journals, accruals, prepayments and reallocations.
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Ensure all expenses are accurately recorded within the correct accounting period.
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Monitor daily financial transactions and investigate unusual or incomplete postings.
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Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
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Investigate and resolve reconciling items within agreed timelines.
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Maintain supporting documentation for all reconciliations.
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Ensure balance sheet integrity through regular review and analysis.
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Analyse operating expenses and identify material variances.
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Investigate unexpected movements and determine root causes.
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Provide clear commentary and explanations for monthly financial results.
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Support Finance Managers with financial analysis and reporting requirements.
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Highlight risks, missing costs and opportunities for improvement.
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Ensure compliance with IFRS, the Companies Act, tax regulations and internal accounting policies.
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Support internal and external audit requirements.
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Maintain strong financial controls and governance processes.
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Identify financial risks and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
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Support multiple business entities within the Finance Shared Services environment.
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Assist team members during peak reporting periods.
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Maintain standardised accounting processes across all supported entities.
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Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and accuracy.
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Build strong working relationships with Finance Managers and business stakeholders.
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Respond to finance queries accurately and within agreed service levels.
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Provide financial insights that assist operational decision-making.
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Communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
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Deliver timely and accurate month-end financial close (BD1–BD5).
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Maintain high levels of accuracy across journals, reconciliations and financial reporting.
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Complete balance sheet reconciliations within reporting deadlines.
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Identify and resolve financial discrepancies promptly.
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Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies and governance requirements.
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Support effective collaboration across the Finance Shared Services team.
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Deliver meaningful financial commentary and variance analysis.
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BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
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Minimum 3 years' experience in a finance or accounting role.
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Experience within a shared services environment would be advantageous.
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Completed audit articles will be considered beneficial.
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Experience preparing month-end journals, reconciliations and financial reporting.
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Exposure to ERP systems such as Syspro or similar financial systems.
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Strong understanding of financial accounting principles.
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Knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
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Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and income statement analysis.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
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ERP system experience (Syspro or equivalent).
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Strong financial reporting and analytical capabilities.
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Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Sound technical accounting knowledge.
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Effective time management and ability to meet tight reporting deadlines.
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Strong process discipline and commitment to compliance.
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Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
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Excellent communication and business partnering skills.
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High level of systems proficiency and financial reporting capability.
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Collaborative team player who supports colleagues across multiple entities.
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Ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced shared services environment.
