Accountant

 Accountant

Ecolab

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Johannesburg, Gauteng 2000

Join Ecolab’s team as Accountant in Johannesburg, South Africa and help make the world cleaner, safer and healthier. We’re growing and need talented people like you to help us continue to protect the world’s most vital resources.

In this role, you will be responsible for moderately complex accounting activities relating to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and the resultant managerial reports and financial statements.

What’s in it For You:

The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments

The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth

The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best

What You Will Do:

Ensure the accuracy of books and records according to the groups IAS, US-GAAP and statutory accounting principles, Ecolab administrative procedures and local group standards.

Reviews entries to the general ledgers to assure accuracy and compliance with established accounting principles and procedures. (SYSPRO/IScala)

Coordinate and prepare for the audits as required by the company policies and regulations.

Performs trial balances adjustments and monthly closing entries.

Examine, analyze, interpret and correct accounting records as needed to ensure accurate and reliable data necessary for business operations and for the purpose of giving advice or preparing statements.

Performs reconciliation of complex transactions.

Prepare all the Key Account Reconciliation schedules and ensure they are fully reviewed on time and submitted as per policy.

Helps the other accounting staff in the bookkeeping and reconciliations when needed to meet deadlines.

Controls payments, examines records of amounts due and makes sure invoices are paid according to terms.

Direct invoice processing and verification, expense coding, and drafting of payment checks or vouchers.

Review fixed assets register and accounting (acquisition, sales, depreciation) and performs regular inventories.

Receiving & Controlling Banks and petty cash reconciliations.

Recommends changes in the accounting system to increase effectiveness and efficiency.

Provide support for Internal, External and Tax Audits as when required

Review VAT 201’s to ensure compliance with VAT Act prior to submission

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Degree in accounting or finance

2 - 4 Years of significant work experience

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.