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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

Main Purpose of Job

• Maintains the general ledger structure, records financial transactions into the company's general ledger and subsidiary ledgers and pulls reports
• Responsible for a Country or smaller service lines / P&Ls with less complex transactions
• Supports the Senior General Accountants and the Business Partner/s in general accounting activities

Differentiators for this specific role

General Accounting Accountants will be responsible for the end-to-end management of the Country/ 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

Goodwill Accounting

• Compares net asset values vs amount paid for the asset
• Determines Goodwill
• Calculates the budgeted Goodwill amortisation

Fixed Asset Accounting

• 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
• Identifies assets to be written off and writes off assets accordingly
• Recognises proceeds from the sale of assets 
• Impairs assets when applicable
• Accounts for depreciation and capitalisation of fixed assets
• Verifies GIS FAR

Close and Consolidate: 

• Assists with close and consolidation (close of General Ledger, BW, FI and Revenue)
• Prepares balance sheet reconciliations

FNB Credit Cards and Staff Debtors:

• Prepares and uploads journals
• Converts credit card allocation sheets to journals
• Conducts staff debtors allocations and deductions

Other:

• 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
• Assists with 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 Accountant, provides feedback to the Country/ Regional/ Service Line Business Partner/s on the results

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 Performance Areas

Strategic Impact

• Under minimal guidance, supports the team in the delivery of services to clients in line with the defined strategic objectives
• Supports management in the implementation of change initiatives as directed
• Develops relationships with peer group in the client business to understand their business
• Participates in team efforts to find solutions to address issues in area of expertise that may enhance / renew service offerings to client

Client Impact: External / Internal

• Works collaboratively with own team and that of the client service line/area to deliver quality service in allocated tasks
• Proactively consults with senior/s on issues arising that may impact the broader deliverables of the team to clients
• Provides research output relating to thought leadership / technical matters on request from line management

Operational Effectiveness

• Raises areas of concern related to own/team delivery of service for discussion and resolution
• With minimal supervision, completes designated tasks for review by line, ensuring deadlines are met
• Provides line manager and team with detailed reporting on status of deliverables on a regular basis
• Remains aware of risk in area of expertise in alignment with Deloitte policies and processes
• Checks work for accuracy and professional presentation prior to submission for review

Development/Growth of Team

• Cultivates ability to give effective development feedback both upwards and to peers
• Actively works to address identified development areas
• Assists junior staff with day-to-day issues

Budgets / Profitability

• Effective use of time, equipment and resources

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree (Finance / Accounting)

Minimum Experience

• 4 years in finance

Desired Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Finance / Accounting

Desired Experience

• 5 years in finance

Technical competencies

• Sound technical knowledge in specific functional area
• Effective client interaction, analysis and project management skills
• Experience in drafting of presentations and reports for review
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Basic financial knowledge and understanding

Behavioral Competencies

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Desire to develop self
• Client delivery focus
• Adaptable
• Focus on quality and awareness of risk
• Problem solving ability
• Displays business acumen

Note:

The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive.  Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.