Colgate-Palmolive Vacancies 2018

Ensure Control and compliance of the Principal expenses

Job Description

Job Title: General Accountant

• Liaise with core, offsite, accounting group for General Accounting and Accounts Payable
• Manage and control Petty cash
• Ensure invoices for goods and services purchased are approved, appropriately recorded and reported in the general ledger
• Process invoices for payment with central accounting and Accounts Payable group
• Analyse, Reconcile, Control, Report and record all expenses incurred in business operations timeously in compliance with Colgate policies

Financial Reporting

• Review and posting of standard month end transactions and completion of any month end tasks in line with the month end timetable
• Follow up and resolution of any issues encountered during month end. Resolution and communication of any ad-hoc queries from the central team (Johannesburg).
• Internal control compliance and process improvement.
• Data input into CP accounting systems
• Review and posting of routine and adhoc financials transactions
• Active participation in the forecast process by providing data and analysis
• Assist with annual Budget and interim Latest Estimate preparation

Statutory Reporting

• Accurate and timely Tax Submissions and reconciliations in accordance with local tax laws
• Preparation and submission of tax schedules
• Leading and ensuring completion of statutory audit. The General accountant will be the first point of contact for many audit queries and requirements.