Accounting Sr Analyst

LexisNexis

2mo ago

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Accounting & Tax
Business, Operations & Strategy
Johannesburg
Remote
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AI generated summary

You must manage budgets, forecasts, and reconciliations, oversee payroll and VAT, support audits, and ensure compliance. Strong financial control and reporting skills are essential.
You will manage budgets, analyze financials, oversee payroll, ensure compliance, prepare reports, and assist with audits and cashflow while supporting the financial leadership team.

Requirements

Master budget control - input to final reporting.
New launch budget preparation and forecasting.
Salary budget preparation and forecasting.
Monthly salary budget control – input to final reporting.
Monthly sales commission control, check and submission.
Weekly status meetings with PD and MD to monitor sales and budget related financial issues.
Understand and review events debtors age analysis for weekly meetings to monitor collections and advise accordingly.
Provide PD/FD/MD feedback and updates.
Monthly revenue and purchase order recons for events to ensure the budget corresponds to Pastel.
Onsite – Manage finances, debtors’ collections, registration, floorplan audit & assist in other areas where required.
Post Show: Preparation of flash and post show report with PD for submission to MD/FD.
Reconcile budget to final numbers and sign off with PD/MD/FD.
Provide show stats within event flash.
To create GL income and expense accounts (budget codes) on Pastel per show before completion of each event.
Journalise all show P&L transaction to WIP.
Post show, journalise all show transaction from WIP to P&L.
Post accruals per line item as per budget breakdown – review every month until y/end.
Finalise numbers on Pastel and ensure that both the budget and P&L agree and correspond.
Ensure no costs are moved from one show year to the other when reconciling final event budgets.
Review bi-monthly IATF expense report
Review monthly IATF reporting pack
Manage IATF banking requirements with Standard Chartered Bank UK
Assist with the reconciliations for Comic Con and any other financial aspects deemed necessary
Prepare monthly consolidated management accounts for sign off by FD timeously and accurately
Assist the FD with budget preparation
Prepare all relevant documentation for the annual financial and interim Group audits
Processing of monthly payroll and other month end related costs
Monthly, quarterly and half year general ledger reconciliations
Maintain, control and accurately report fixed assets
Assist FD with the Group’s banking requirements
Assist the FD with the Group insurance requirements
Cashflow forecast and maintenance of Group cash for effective optimization weekly and annually
Preparation of the weekly sales report for review by the FD/MD
Monthly Vat calculation and submission for RVM
Monthly submission of the Vat 201’s for the Group on the PWC Tax platform
Calculation of commissions due to Reed Exhibitions based on management contract
Review and authorize new beneficiaries to be loaded on the banking platform
Review and authorize weekly transfers and payments
Review and sign-off of monthly bank reconciliations
Staff management of AP, AR and Junior Bookkeeper and Senior Bookkeeper
Assist FD with compliance controls for the BU.
Prepare all relevant documentation for submission for the final and interim, internal and external audits for the Group.
Ensure compliance to all company policies and procedures.
Work additional hours from time to time on or before the exhibitions.
Work at certain shows over weekends, either in the cash office or doing debt collections in the region where the exhibition/event takes place.
Provide full support to the department and perform any other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Financial Director to fulfil the role.

Responsibilities

Master budget control - input to final reporting.
New launch budget preparation and forecasting.
Salary budget preparation and forecasting.
Monthly salary budget control – input to final reporting.
Monthly sales commission control, check and submission.
Weekly status meetings with PD and MD to monitor sales and budget related financial issues.
Understand and review events debtors age analysis for weekly meetings to monitor collections and advise accordingly.
Provide PD/FD/MD feedback and updates.
Monthly revenue and purchase order recons for events to ensure the budget corresponds to Pastel.
Onsite – Manage finances, debtors’ collections, registration, floorplan audit & assist in other areas where required.
Post Show: Preparation of flash and post show report with PD for submission to MD/FD.
Reconcile budget to final numbers and sign off with PD/MD/FD.
Provide show stats within event flash.
To create GL income and expense accounts (budget codes) on Pastel per show before completion of each event.
Journalise all show P&L transaction to WIP.
Post show, journalise all show transaction from WIP to P&L.
Post accruals per line item as per budget breakdown – review every month until y/end.
Finalise numbers on Pastel and ensure that both the budget and P&L agree and correspond.
Ensure no costs are moved from one show year to the other when reconciling final event budgets.
Review bi-monthly IATF expense report
Review monthly IATF reporting pack
Manage IATF banking requirements with Standard Chartered Bank UK
Assist with the reconciliations for Comic Con and any other financial aspects deemed necessary
Prepare monthly consolidated management accounts for sign off by FD timeously and accurately
Assist the FD with budget preparation
Prepare all relevant documentation for the annual financial and interim Group audits
Processing of monthly payroll and other month end related costs
Monthly, quarterly and half year general ledger reconciliations
Maintain, control and accurately report fixed assets
Assist FD with the Group’s banking requirements
Assist the FD with the Group insurance requirements
Cashflow forecast and maintenance of Group cash for effective optimization weekly and annually
Preparation of the weekly sales report for review by the FD/MD
Monthly Vat calculation and submission for RVM
Monthly submission of the Vat 201’s for the Group on the PWC Tax platform
Calculation of commissions due to Reed Exhibitions based on management contract
Review and authorize new beneficiaries to be loaded on the banking platform
Review and authorize weekly transfers and payments
Review and sign-off of monthly bank reconciliations

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior Account Analyst?

The primary responsibilities include budget control, forecasting, financial reporting, sales commission control, managing financial processes for events, and preparing monthly management accounts.

Is staff management part of the Senior Account Analyst role?

Yes, this role includes staff management responsibilities for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bookkeeping teams.

Will I need to work additional hours during busy periods?

Yes, additional hours may be required on or before exhibitions, and there may be a need to work on weekends during certain shows.

What educational qualifications are typically required for this position?

While specific qualifications are not stated, a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is generally expected, along with relevant experience.

What software or systems should I be familiar with as a Senior Account Analyst?

Familiarity with financial reporting software such as Pastel, as well as general accounting and financial management systems, is important.

What kind of benefits does the company offer?

The company offers a range of benefits including medical aid, a retirement plan with risk benefits, study leave, and modern family benefits including adoption and surrogacy.

How does the company promote work/life balance?

The company promotes a healthy work/life balance through flexible working hours, well-being initiatives, shared parental leave, and study assistance.

Who will I be collaborating with in this role?

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Development (PD), Financial Director (FD), and Managing Director (MD), among others.

What are some of the compliance responsibilities associated with the position?

Compliance responsibilities include assisting the Financial Director with compliance controls, preparing documentation for audits, and ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.

Will I be involved in the auditing process?

Yes, you will prepare all relevant documentation for the annual and interim financial audits for the Group, collaborating with both internal and external auditors.

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