Stellenbosch: Financial / General Ledger Accountant (International company) (CH1228) posted by Capital H Staffing and Advisory Solutions

About the Role

Our Belgian client, a rapidly growing provider of pallet racking and shelving systems and robotics-driven warehouse automation and storage solutions, is seeking a highly experienced General Ledger Accountant to join their team in Stellenbosch. The successful candidate will support the company’s international Shared Services Centre while working from their local office.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the accurate recording and reporting of the company’s general accounting records.
• Prepare and submit monthly VAT, Intrastat, balance of payments, and other statutory or regulatory returns, where applicable.
• Prepare the annual VAT listing and assist with foreign VAT refund claims, including liaison with relevant government or tax authorities.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including reconciliations of general ledger and balance sheet accounts.
• Manage monthly intercompany reconciliations and coordination.
• Prepare internal and external audit files and supporting documentation.
• Create, calculate, and monitor commission-related entries and reporting.
• Prepare cash-flow planning information and assist with funding and financing follow-up.
• Respond to finance-related queries from internal stakeholders.
• Proactively inform management of relevant trends, risks, issues, and developments.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including line management, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, Financial Controllers, external accountants, and auditors.
• Carry out any other finance-related duties that may reasonably be required in the company’s interest.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 35 years of experience in a Financial or General Ledger Accountant role or similar.
• Fluency in English communication, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge and Experience of SAP ERP system (Required).
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, namely MS Excel (Required).
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Experience with multiple VAT jurisdictions (advantageous).
• Analytical mindset and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with an overseas finance team.

Qualifications

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Salary & Benefits

Salary information not provided in the original job description.