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About the Division 

It takes a high-powered network of internal support professionals to keep Deloitte going strong. The internal services function provides a wide variety of support services to our organisation and people. Rewarding career opportunities are available in: 
- Human resources 
- Information technology 
- Marketing and Communications 
- Financial support services, and much more.   

As with all the functions in Deloitte, a core set of competencies is associated with each internal service area. An overall understanding of value-added client service, the experience to work in multifunctional and cross-border teams, strong

What impact will you make?

Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you’ll find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.

How you’ll grow

At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there is always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs at Deloitte University, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

Main Purpose of Job

Responsible for maintaining the general ledger structure, recording financial transactions into the company's general ledger and subsidiary ledgers and various reporting functions.

Dedicated to specific large / complex enablement functions

Qualifications & Experience

Required

Degree (Finance / Accounting)

4 years in finance

Preferred

Postgraduate qualification in Finance / Accounting

5 years in finance

Key Performance Areas:

Strategic Impact

·         Supports leadership in the delivery of services to clients in line with the defined strategic objectives

Budgets / Profitability

·         Effective use of time, equipment and resources

Differentiators for this specific role

Budgeting, Forecasting and Target setting

·         Budgets and forecasts for the central functions

·         Calculates recovery of enablement functions costs per service line

·         Performs direct and indirect cost allocations

·         Assists in setting targets for the central functions relating to cost efficiency

·         Implements of cost reduction plans in business

·         Provides support in driving the core pillars of the FINANCE 2020 strategy

Financial Reporting:

·         Prepares monthly results reporting pack and commentary (for enablement functions)

·         Reviews the balance sheet and income statement for enablement functions

·         Reviews and signing off balance sheet recon for enablement functions

·         Reports performance against KPIs and North Stars

·         Checks detailed general ledger and reallocates expenses to correct enablement departments (i.e. staff expense claims)

·         Determines provisions and accruals for assigned enablement functions

·         Consolidates results for assigned enablement function

·         Prepares bi-annual forecast

·         Reconciles balance sheets for assigned enablement function

·         Submits year-end reconciliations for assigned enablement function

·         Prepares file for CFO’s perusal and report on review notes

Processing of Journals

·         Posts to and updates the General Ledger for enablement functions

·         Processes journals at month end and at request of the CFO

·         Monitors and processes all journals for central functions (for example bonus provisions, leave pay provision, budget smoothing general journals, accruals, reallocation accounts and cost center journals, canteen charges, rent, print room, standard, adjusting, audit, and closing journal entries etc.)

·         Assists in resolving any discrepancies

FNB Credit Cards and Staff Debtors (Enablement Functions)

·         Prepares and uploads journals

·         Converts credit card allocation sheets to journals

·         Conducts staff debtors allocations and deductions

Fixed Asset Accounting Enablement Functions)

·         Reviews procurement invoices

·         Compiles a Fixed Asset Register (FAR)

·         Reviews any updates made to the FAR with the asset details and asset classes

·         Reviews any discrepancies resolved between the FAR and the GL

·         Pulls FAR reports from SAP

General:

·         Reviews debtors

·         Performs period and year-end close activities

·         Performs closing adjustments and process allocations

·         Assists Senior Manager with queries in respect of financial issues related to their departments

Governance:

·         Communicates and updates the General Accounting Specialist on Country/ Regional General Accounting movements

·         Attends Africa-wide: General Accounting team meetings and training

Complies with standardised processes and controls

Key Competencies required / Talent Standards Capabilities:

Leadership Capabilities

 Living our Purpose - Identifies and embraces our purpose and values and puts these into practice in their professional life

Influence - Builds relationships and communicates effectively in order to positively influence peers and other stakeholders

Performance drive - Seeks opportunities to challenge self; teams with others across businesses and borders to deliver and takes accountability for own and team results

Strategic direction - Understands objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns own work to objectives and sets personal priorities

Talent development - Develops self by actively seeking opportunities for growth, shares knowledge and experiences with others, and acts as a strong brand ambassador

Professional Capabilities:

 Knows the business and industry: Knows how member firm business works and keeps up-to-date on industry activities, marketplace trends and leading practices

Manages to results: Takes responsibility for assigned areas and contributes to the successful realization of common goals

Manages and executes projects: Prepares and manages work plans to ensure efficient and timely completion of work

Solves problems: Identifies and solves problems objectively using analysis, experience and judgment

Manages quality and risk: Understands and applies quality assurance and risk management procedures in all areas of work performed

Manages change and ambiguity: Is adaptive and flexible in the face of change and ambiguity

*Please note that this job advertisement provides a summary of the capabilities required and all candidates shortlisted will receive a full list of capabilities.