General Ledger Controller

About

Eduvos is looking to employ the services of a General Ledger Controller, to be based at any of our National campuses, on a permanent basis.

The Position

To provide general accounting services to the Finance function of Eduvos and related group companies.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum qualification:

• Undergraduate qualification – BCom in Accounting or relevant Accounting Diploma

Experience:

• At least two to three years’ experience in a similar role

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

As the General Ledger Controller, you will be primarily responsible for the following:

• Capture financial transactions, specifically journal entries up to trial balance
• Provide information regarding entries that has been posted to management accountants – data interrogation / explanations
• External audit assistance
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain the fixed asset register
• Complete the schedules for preparation of annual tax returns
• Monthly preparations of VAT returns
• Back-up for Treasury
• General finance transactional accounting

Functional and Behavioural Competencies

Functional competencies:

• MS Office skills especially Excel
• Basic understanding of ERP systems
• Exposure to completion of VAT returns

Behavioural competencies:

• Initiative and responsibility
• Constructive teamwork
• Relations and networking
• Effective communication
• Analysis and judgment
• Systematic approach (planning and organising)
• Execution
• Steadiness