Assistant Accountant
- Recruiter
- Orica
- Location
- Gauteng, South Africa
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 09 May 2022
- Closes
- 08 Jun 2022
- Ref
- 16015
- Job role
- Assistant accountant
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Qualified accountant
About Orica
At Orica, it's the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.
It's an exciting time to join us - we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.
About the role
This role supports the financial accounting function working directly and indirectly with all levels of Orica employees and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and Orica's financial controls and standards.
What you will be doing
Month End Processes & Procedures
Perform allocated month end processes and procedures in a timely and accurate manner
Recording, analysis and review of data in system related to general ledgers and trial balances, in support of business and functional requests, validation of transactions processed and substantiation of reconciling items (Manual Journal Entries, Intercompany & Fixed Assets)
Prepare & Review Balance Sheet Reconciliations and perform Balance Sheet Maintenance (clearing and monitoring of open items)
Ensure journals and reconciliations for general ledger accounts including substantiation of reconciling items, reviewed by GBS and approved by the business
Comply with accounting standards and Orica accounting policies
Deliver timely and accurate financial information in support of business and functional requests
Assist the business monitor and action key reconciliations such as AP, AR, GRIR and AUC.
Execute tasks in accordance with applicable Service Level agreements
Asset management (assist with documentation for recharges, disposals and maintenance of Fixed Asset Registers)
Financial & Management Reporting
Assist with preparation of business unit financial statements - business unit B/S, P&L, Cash Flow and consolidation of financial statements.
Assist with preparation of trial balance and issue other nominated financial and management reports 9.3.2.8
Audit & Balance Sheet Review 9
Assist with preparation of half-yearly audit packs, ensuring they are complete, accurate and issued within agreed timeframe
Participate in internal and external audit as required
Assist with the preparation of the Balance Sheet Review template as required
Assist with preparation of Statutory returns (Indirect Taxes) with compliance to deadlines / timetables
Liaison with Tax Manager, experts and professional consultants where required in relation to statutory requirements and tax audits, including document extraction and collation
Participate in internal and external audit as required
Administration and Compliance
Compliance with relevant Orica standards, Segregation of Duties and Orica's financial authority limits.
Compliance with all tax, treasury, statutory and financial policies
Support Supervisor/Lead with managing specific process, ensure alignment, reporting and communication including appropriate workload allocation, execution of appropriate backup systems, monitoring of volume and productivity
Ensure accurate and up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures for all processes
What you will bring
Possess reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
Builds the trust of others both internally and externally
Demonstrate innate business intellect, achievement orientation and competitive spirit
Model resilience and flexibility; adapts well to new circumstances and adversity
Demonstrate a bias to working in a team oriented fashion, supporting other's success
Your qualifications
Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting or Business discipline
Professional designation CA, CMA, or CPA
Experience in a large, global business in a similiar role
5 years post graduate experience in accounting or finance (or related discipline)
Technical accounting knowledge
SAP and Excel and financial modelling skills
How you shape and influence others
Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
Solid interpersonal and communication skills
Self-aware and open to feedback
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Productive without compromising quality
Highly reliable and motivated to excel
What we offer
As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.
You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.
We respect and value all
Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone's contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.
At Orica, it's the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.
It's an exciting time to join us - we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.
About the role
This role supports the financial accounting function working directly and indirectly with all levels of Orica employees and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and Orica's financial controls and standards.
What you will be doing
Month End Processes & Procedures
Perform allocated month end processes and procedures in a timely and accurate manner
Recording, analysis and review of data in system related to general ledgers and trial balances, in support of business and functional requests, validation of transactions processed and substantiation of reconciling items (Manual Journal Entries, Intercompany & Fixed Assets)
Prepare & Review Balance Sheet Reconciliations and perform Balance Sheet Maintenance (clearing and monitoring of open items)
Ensure journals and reconciliations for general ledger accounts including substantiation of reconciling items, reviewed by GBS and approved by the business
Comply with accounting standards and Orica accounting policies
Deliver timely and accurate financial information in support of business and functional requests
Assist the business monitor and action key reconciliations such as AP, AR, GRIR and AUC.
Execute tasks in accordance with applicable Service Level agreements
Asset management (assist with documentation for recharges, disposals and maintenance of Fixed Asset Registers)
Financial & Management Reporting
Assist with preparation of business unit financial statements - business unit B/S, P&L, Cash Flow and consolidation of financial statements.
Assist with preparation of trial balance and issue other nominated financial and management reports 9.3.2.8
Audit & Balance Sheet Review 9
Assist with preparation of half-yearly audit packs, ensuring they are complete, accurate and issued within agreed timeframe
Participate in internal and external audit as required
Assist with the preparation of the Balance Sheet Review template as required
Assist with preparation of Statutory returns (Indirect Taxes) with compliance to deadlines / timetables
Liaison with Tax Manager, experts and professional consultants where required in relation to statutory requirements and tax audits, including document extraction and collation
Participate in internal and external audit as required
Administration and Compliance
Compliance with relevant Orica standards, Segregation of Duties and Orica's financial authority limits.
Compliance with all tax, treasury, statutory and financial policies
Support Supervisor/Lead with managing specific process, ensure alignment, reporting and communication including appropriate workload allocation, execution of appropriate backup systems, monitoring of volume and productivity
Ensure accurate and up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures for all processes
What you will bring
Possess reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
Builds the trust of others both internally and externally
Demonstrate innate business intellect, achievement orientation and competitive spirit
Model resilience and flexibility; adapts well to new circumstances and adversity
Demonstrate a bias to working in a team oriented fashion, supporting other's success
Your qualifications
Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting or Business discipline
Professional designation CA, CMA, or CPA
Experience in a large, global business in a similiar role
5 years post graduate experience in accounting or finance (or related discipline)
Technical accounting knowledge
SAP and Excel and financial modelling skills
How you shape and influence others
Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
Solid interpersonal and communication skills
Self-aware and open to feedback
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Productive without compromising quality
Highly reliable and motivated to excel
What we offer
As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.
You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.
We respect and value all
Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone's contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.