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General Accounting Expert urgently needed: APPLY HERE

General Accounting Expert – Modderfontein, South Africa

Join ABB and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.

As a General Accounting Expert, you will be a part of the Global Business Services, Business and Finance Service Delivery Business line based in Modderfontein, South Africa. Reporting to the GBS Finance Front Office Manager, you will be responsible for end to end knowledge and skills from trial balance to reporting activities. Also you will be supporting overall financial statement preparation by executing accurate and timely completion of accounting activities in compliance.

Tasks

1.Annual Financial Statements:

Preparation of the Annual Financial Statements.
Is up to date with the changes in the International Accounting Standards or International Financial Reporting Standards.

2.Month-end:

Drive month end process as per ABB Group timelines.
Co-ordinate and support Intra-Group process.
Review and approve journal entries.
Attend to ad-hoc queries relating to general accounting matters.

3.Balance sheet reconciliations:

In depth knowledge of reconciliation preparation.
Ability to review reconciliations by applying technical accounting skills.
Follow up on reconciliation queries and resolution.

4.Taxation:

Demonstrate an understanding of the VAT and Income Tax law for South Africa.
Ability to understand requirements and execute analysis for VAT submission purposes.
Ensure corrective measures are taken into account to avoid consistent errors in VAT.
Assist with providing information for Income Tax return purposes.

5.Internal Control:

Demonstrate a good understanding of Internal Controls on Financial Reporting.
Compile with and helps achieve Internal Control over Financial Reporting compliance.
Prepare relevant documentation as and when required.

6.Fiduciary :

Managing the external audit requirements.
Compliance with Companies Act of South Africa.

Living ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience in a general accounting role.
Should be a qualified Chartered Accountant – CA(SA)
B.Com Degree in Accounting (a must), a post graduate degree in Finance would be an advantage.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
SAP FI/CO Module experience essential as well as excel skills.
Should be a solution oriented individual.
Should be able to demonstrate a high level of ownership and accountability.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Should be a self-driven and a team player.

Additional information

Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution – creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join ABB and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams. Above all, challenge yourself every day. Let’s write the future, together.

Take note, that only application received via the ABB Career page will be considered.

Location
Modderfontein, South Africa

Business Unit
Finance Service Delivery

Date posted
2019-06-18

Job Function
Finance

Publication ID
ZA69326850_E1. Apply Now

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