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Global Staff Accountant

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Cape Town, Western Cape
Junior
Cape Town, Western Cape
Junior
The Global Staff Accountant will support the Global Payroll Accounting Manager by capturing and analyzing payroll transactions for various international entities, performing account reconciliations, preparing monthly payroll entries, and coordinating with external auditors. This role involves independent problem-solving and contribution to finance improvement projects.
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Job summary

DigiCert is seeking an Global Staff Accountant who would provide accounting support to the Global Payroll Accounting Manager. 

As Global Staff Accountant you will be responsible for capture and analysis of payroll related transactions across multiple entities. These entities can include global subsidiaries incorporated in the UK, Ireland, Spain, Switzerland, Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Belgium, Canada, China, Germany, Latvia, Sweden, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, Bermuda, Japan and Australia.

You would also be responsible for monthly reconciliations of liability accounts that are necessary to ensure the integrity of the balance sheet. You will work with different team members around the globe and will meet with these individuals regularly, requiring flexible hours.


What you will do

  • Prepare monthly payroll entries and complete other month-end close activities for a variety of international entities
  • Perform monthly reconciliations for liability accounts
  • Perform routine income statement reconciliations to year-to-date payroll reports to identify any errors in payroll journals
  • Provide explanations for monthly variances on specific liability and expense accounts
  • Contribute to and improve account reconciliations
  • Coordinate payroll requests with and prepare documentation for external auditors (both domestic and international)
  • Work independently to answer questions from other finance professionals within the business
  • Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance
  • Performing other accounting duties and supporting as required
  • Assist on finance improvement projects as required


What you will have

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
  • 2+ years of relevant experience in an Accounting position with Payroll experience.
  • International payroll experience (preferred)
  • Experience with a major ERP product (Netsuite preferred)
  • Experience with month-end close
  • SAIPA qualified (advantageous)
  • Highly organized and great at tracking and meeting deadlines
  • Dedicated to high-quality results and finding solutions
  • Excellent skill with Excel and other common computer applications
  • Strong analytic and problem-solving skills


Benefits

  • Provident Fund
  • Medical Aid + Gap Cover
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Gym Reimbursement
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Sabbatical


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Top Skills

Accounting
Compliance
Erp
Excel
Payroll

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