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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 business acumen, and the instinct to think and act globally are essential for advancement within Internal Client Services.

Main Purpose of Job

• Assists with maintaining the general ledger structure, recording financial transactions into the company's general ledger and subsidiary ledgers and various reporting functions
• Dedicated to specific enablement functions in support of accountant and senior accountant

Key Performance Areas:

Strategic Impact

·       Completes a variety of standard tasks that impact delivery of the broader team in relation to the overall strategy of the service area

Client Impact: External / Internal

• Performs a variety of inter-related tasks that impact on the efficient delivery of the team to the client (internal / external)
• Produces timeous and accurate work in support of the broader team’s delivery

Operational Effectiveness

• Maintains close focus on timelines and accuracy ensuring quality of delivery of the role
• Mitigates the risks that are inherent in the role through good attention to detail
• Provides reports on work status to superior
• Adapts tasks, varying in nature, to the requirements of the team / business ensuring timelines are still achieved

Development/Growth of Team

• Actively works to address identified development areas
• Assists junior staff with queries on-the-job

Differentiators 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 Partner
• Raises provisions for debtors where required
• Adjusts and releases provisions accordingly
• Assesses impact of proposed general ledger change
• Reconciles sub ledger entries
• Creates reporting templates and ad hoc reports and maintains standard reporting repository
• Assists in preparation of supporting documentation for internal and external audits
• Drafts general ledger communications
• Manages closing timeline and calendar
• Communicates timelines to organisation
• Performs period and year-end close activities
• Performs closing adjustments and process allocations
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department
•   Available outside of normal business hours for occasional support needs•
• Performs 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 results
• Manages General Accounting Accountants and Administrators

Goverance:

• 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

Required

• Degree or National Diploma in Finance / Accounting
• 2 years in finance

Preferred

• Degree (Finance / Accounting)
• 3 years in finance

Competencies :

Technical Competencies

• Skilled in field with sound industry and business knowledge
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Experienced in communication and implementation of strategy
• Proven ability to manage and execute projects
• Experienced in development and delivery of professional presentations
• Good report writing skills
• Good financial knowledge

Behavioural Competencies 

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others
• Strong client delivery focus
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease
• Focus on quality and risk
• Effective problem solving ability
• Excellent business acumen

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