Accountant l G4S Secure Solutions

Remuneration and benefits will be commensurate with the seniority of the role and in compliance with company remuneration policy and practice.

Job Introduction:

G4S Secure Solutions (SA), a leading provider of integrated security management solutions, has a vacancy for an Accountant based at our operations in Centurion, reporting to the Finance Managers.

The successful incumbent is a self-starter with a proven track record in maintaining company policy, adopting best practices, and is able to exercise sound judgement in the pursuit of the achievement of the goals of the organisation. The incumbent will be expected to be results driven and to live the values of the organisation.

The position requires at least 2-3 years' experience within a sales environment. Relevant industry related experience would be advantageous.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, but SA citizens will have a distinct advantage.

G4S have been made aware of phishing scams where someone has used the G4S brand to try and extort money from others in exchange for fictitious valuable assets. Please ignore such correspondences.

Role Responsibility:

Main Purpose of Position

To maintain complete and accurate accounting records for G4S in compliance with company policies and procedures.

Ensure preparation, review, and upload of working spreadsheets and forms

1. Review and upload worksheets
2. Prepare the invoicing schedules for customers
3. Prepare and upload the AVIS and Wesbank worksheets
4. Check allocation on invoicing before FM sign off and submit to HQ

1. Working with logistics to update and maintain all vehicle sheets (maintenance, rentals, owned vehicles)
2. Perform reversal of prior months' accruals
3. Capture accrued expenses after liaison with Financial Manager and AP clerk
4. Prepare and capture wage cost journals
5. Prepare and capture all other costs for reporting units
6. Balance sheet clearing journals

1. Update monthly invoice list
2. Rollers
3. Compile journal-register
4. Complete monthly regional checklist
5. Upload all month-end documents to the regional Google folder
6. Assist with preparation of trade pack
7. Follow up on Open PO report & GRN report
8. Site expenses recon (budget vs actual)
9. Balance sheet recons

1. AP Allocation of invoicing after verifying and comparing to previous months
2. Ensure completeness of direct invoice list
3. Updating regional information databases
4. AP Bi-annual confirmation of invoices with Ops (Logs verification monthly)
5. Ensure supporting documentation is obtained relative to the specific debit order and the correct allocation provided.
6. Completing the petty and other cash cheques reconciliation

1. Updating all information needed for compliance in conjunction with FM

1. Maintain vehicle spreadsheets in conjunction with Logistics
2. Performing reconciliations between provisions raised and actual cost for all vehicle accounts
3. Fuel accruals
4. Processing necessary journals

1. Ensure compliance with existing policies and procedures
2. Prepare Ops P&L
3. Assist with budget and forecasts
4. Assist with monthly profitability
5. Review the detailed 12-month report with FM before month-end close-off to raise accruals
6. Assist with PI's
7. Support, coaching, and mentoring of bookkeeper continuously to ensure that objectives are met

1. Participate in the design/ development/ review/ implementation and monitoring of the departmental safety plans for each year
2. Participate in safety forums created by the company for example safety meetings and safety talks
3. Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
4. Discuss all safety incidents
5. Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meeting/committee/representative/management
6. Attend safety education and refresher programs
7. Comply with safety policies and procedures at the workplace
8. Distribute safety information as and when required

1. Relevant Tertiary qualification recommended (Degree or Diploma)
2. Minimum of 2 to 3 years of relevant working experience

1. Understanding the organizational environment
2. Understanding the organization's goals and objectives
3. Dealing with changing circumstances
4. Supporting and working with others
5. Delivering objectives
6. Dealing with complexity
7. Acting professionally
8. Delivering great customer service
9. Sharing and cooperating