Job Purpose:
The General Ledger Controller is responsible for the finance and administration functions of assigned entities, including subsidiaries and branches across multiple countries. The role ensures accurate financial accounting, compliance with IFRS, tax, and local regulations, strong internal controls, and efficient system operations.
 
Key Responsibilities:
·        Full month-end accounting processes and reconciliations.
·        Royalty and tax returns in multiple jurisdictions.
·        Rental agreements, payroll, and operating expense management.
·        Preparation of trial balances, management statements, and IFRS-compliant reporting packs.
·        Supporting audits, budgets, and forecasts.
·        Maintaining integrity and accuracy of Accpac, FRS, VRM, and integration tools.
 
Administration (5%)
·        Manage rental agreements, expenses, and supplier contracts.
·        Daily Accpac and FRS system checks and integrations.
·        Review company costs and report variances to management.
 
Controls (10%)
·        Maintain effective financial systems and internal controls.
·        Monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
·        Review and load inventory costing.
 
Financial Processing (20%)
·        Review daily/monthly ledger transactions, batches, and account coding.
·        Maintain cashbooks, fixed asset register, and standing journals.
·        Process accruals, provisions, write-offs, adjustments, and forex entries.
·        VAT, tax, and royalty returns preparation.
·        Daily reconciliation of inflight sales between FRS and Accpac.
 
4. General Ledger (20%)
·        Monthly reconciliations of all sub-ledgers and balance sheet accounts.
·        Prepare and process journals.
·        Revalue sub-ledgers for forex exposure.
·        Clear reconciling items within 2 months.
 
Compliance (15%)
·        Ensure IFRS, GAAP, Companies Act, and tax compliance in multiple jurisdictions (South Africa, UK, Kenya, Nigeria, Angola).
·        Submit all statutory returns and payments on time.
 
Audit (10%)
·        Prepare annual audit files, PBC lists, reconciliations, and packs.
·        Support external and internal audit processes.
 
Reporting (10%)
·        Prepare financial results with variance analysis (flash vs actual).
·        Weekly/monthly KPI, royalty, crew commission, and loss reports.
·        Forecast cashflow, forex exposure, and debtors/creditors.
·        Assist with budgets, IFRS packs, and consolidated reports.
 
Support (5%)
·        Provide financial support to departments and general managers.
·        Participate in budget preparation and statutory administration.
·        Act as back-up for other GL Controllers and Shared Services clerks.
 
Qualifications and Experience:
Technical & Knowledge:
·        Matric with Higher Grade Maths & Accounting + NQF5 (or higher) qualification.
·        5+ years’ experience in a similar role (with international exposure).
·        Strong accounting, bookkeeping, and tax knowledge (VAT, customs, income tax, withholding).
·        Advanced Excel and experience with Accpac and other ERP/accounting systems.
·        Knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and statutory requirements in multiple countries.
 
Cognitive:
·        Analytical, logical, and detail oriented.
·        Strong problem-solving and factual reasoning.
·        Structured, disciplined, and delivery focused.
 
Behavioural:
·        Hardworking, tenacious, and committed to deadlines.
·        Emotionally mature, ethical, and honest.
·        Strong time management, ability to work independently or in teams.
·        Flexible and adaptable to change.
·        Resilient under heavy workloads.
 
 
Key Performance Areas (KPAs) & Weighting:
·        Administration: 5%
·        Controls: 10%
·        Financial Processing: 20%
·        General Ledger: 20%
·        Compliance: 15%
·        Audit: 10%
·        Reporting: 10%
·        Support: 5%
·        Customer Service: 5%