Senior Accountant Gauteng

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is actively recruiting for a Senior Accountant position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Finance / Accounting / Audit sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 8 years • Educational Background: Others or equivalent • Industry Focus: Finance / Accounting / Audit • Location Preference: in Gauteng

Financial professionals like Senior Accountant are vital for organizational stability and compliance. This role offers the opportunity to impact business strategy and financial health.

This role in Finance / Accounting / Audit offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

When applying for this Senior Accountant position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 8 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Others • Specific achievements in the Finance / Accounting / Audit field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Finance / Accounting / Audit sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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A position has opened in the Africa South Area that requires an individual to help mission leaders follow policy consistently, understand operating statements, stay within budget, and reduce defalcation risk. Mission accountants report into the Controllership function.

Performs moderately complex accounting functions in a variety of different settings throughout the Church. Initiate general ledger and related sub-ledger file maintenance so that financial statement presentations will be accurate and meaningful. Reconcile accounts, review reconciliations, and make sure that all outstanding items are properly cleared. Prepare special studies and reports for departments and organizations as required. Prepare journal entries and other adjustments to correct errors. Analyze budget requests and explain any budgetary changes resulting from increased costs or changes in programs. Consolidate accounting information for use in accounting statements and summaries. Review expenditures against budget and make necessary reconciliations, investigations, and correcting entries. Assist in preparing various financial estimates and expense reports. Draft correspondence to appropriate parties regarding any differences that require investigation or further action. Review and monitor invoices submitted for payment which exceed certain dollar amounts as defined by policy. Review project accounts for compliance to policy and correspond with appropriate parties regarding the status of these projects. Review & process invoices and other related payables submitted for payment in accordance with internal policies In general, they work on more complex accounting activities and projects than an area accountant

Tax payments and government reports Monitor bank balance and forecast cash need Assist in banking, taxation, and other government filings in the absence of accounting clerks Maintain records (physical and digital) and ledgers according to company and statutory requirement Perform local unit operations as directed by the manager.

Must hold a current / valid Temple recommend 8 years of any combination of related experience or progress towards or completion of a relevant university (post-secondary) degree or an industry-recognized certification. A minimum of 2 years of professional accounting experiences using enterprise accounting systems (e.g. ERP platforms). A graduate degree in accounting or finance, MBA, or CPA, may be considered an equivalent of one year of this experience. Incumbents must demonstrate a well-grounded knowledge of financial and accounting principles. Demonstrated ability to effectively use a personal computer operating in a network environment with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and automated accounting and reporting software.