General Ledger Accountant

The incumbent is responsible for the monthly financial closing process coordinating all inputs to ensure the financial accounts are prepared on a timely basis & accounting policies & procedures are adhered to.

Position:			General Ledger Accountant

Reporting Relationship:	This position reports to the Financial Controller, and in his/ her absence, the Chief Financial Officer.

Summary:	The incumbent is responsible for the monthly financial closing process coordinating all inputs to ensure the financial accounts are prepared on a timely basis and accounting policies and procedures are adhered to.  

Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls within the department

Duties and Responsibilities

	Prepares Financial Accounts (TGI and RSC) by the 5th working day of the following month coordinating all journals and inputs required. Financial Accounts include Profit and Loss Account, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and all the appropriate supporting schedules.
	Ensures compliance with Group Reporting Standards and all internal controls and standards are met monthly, including compliance with Group Report format, reconciliation of inter-company balances, appropriate supporting schedules for financial statement, certification that all internal controls have been reviewed and performed, and that timelines of reporting deadlines are met.
	Completion of key balance sheet schedules by 10th working day with reconciling items being less than 30 days e.g. leases, intercompany, A&P, prepayments etc.
	Support with coordinating the requirement of the External Auditors for both the year-end and interim process
	Coordinate the Fixed Asset Count, Useful life review and review of the Fixed Asset Register
	Execution of at least one (1) Compliance check in ALL the following areas:
	Order to Cash (O2C); Inventory Management; Cash Sales at Restaurants; Procure to Pay (P2P); Revenue Audits
	Keeping abreast with IFRS to ensure compliance with key standards such as IFRS 9, IFRS 15 and IFRS 16 with preparation of position papers to justify same
	Assists in the hiring and orientation of direct-report employees: trains, supervises, coaches and evaluates direct-report employee, conducting performance appraisals.
	Performs other related duties as required.

Key Skills and Requirements


•	Attitude

•  Ability to work with little supervision.
•  Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
•  Self-starter possesses flexibility and ability to work under pressure and in ambiguous situations
•  Must have a can-do mindset

•	Financial Acumen:

•  Understanding of accounting principles and financial concepts.
•  Ability to analyze financial data and prepare accurate reports.
•  Numerate, accurate with the ability to meet deadlines and targets.
•  Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.

•	Technology Proficiency:

•  Intermediate level skills and experience with Microsoft Office suite, especially Microsoft excel.
•  Familiarity with using accounting software.
•  Ability to learn and adapt to new financial tools and technologies.

•	Communication:

•  Strong and professional written and verbal communication skills.
•  Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

•	Analytical Skills:

•  Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
•  Capacity to work with large datasets and extract meaningful insights.

•	Team Player:

•  Willingness to learn and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
•  Flexible and adaptable to work in a busy environment.

Qualifications and Working Experience

	ACCA qualified or equivalent. 
	A minimum of (3) years’ experience in Accounting and Finance.
	Working knowledge of System Dynamics/Great Plains is an asset