Description Senior AccountantDurbanPurpose:This position is responsible for completing financial accounting activities for the region to support the production of accurate and timely financial results in compliance with IFRS and local Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including compliance with Brambles policy and procedures. Major / Key Accountabilities:Record to Report Responsibilities:Performance of the End-to-End Record to Report/ Financial Accounting processes, including the monthly close process to BRACS submission and approval.Performance of a range of assigned month end close processes including preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, and preparation of journals to support the month end processApplication of accounting standards and practices in accordance with accounting standards, policy and local country requirements.Follow up balance sheet items for assigned accounts and ensure these are resolved timeouslyLiaise with the R2R Service Delivery Manager to co-ordinate the 3rd Party Provider's assigned scope of work, providing constructive feedback where necessary to improve collective E2E performance.Statutory Reporting:Data preparation to support the preparation of Brambles and local in country statutory accounts for the countries within the region.Preparation of accounting technical papers and supporting audit schedules.Provide technical expertise to ensure accurate and timely compliance with filings, including working with external providers to meet local compliance requirements. Preparation of Annual Financial Statements in compliance with applicable Framework.Policy & Compliance: support the implementation of group policies and procedures as directed. Performs substantive testing of controls to assess effectiveness of the control environment. Transformation & Standardisation: Support the standardisation (by implementation) of accounting processes to drive global standard.Accountabilities include the following sub-processes:Lease AccountingLiaise with Business, Procurement and Commercial teams to ensure the SAP lease module is updated timeously and accurately in accordance with Group policyEnsure monthly reconciliations are kept up to date and any anomalies are investigated and resolved.Responsible for month end, Half Year End and Year End reporting on Leases (including BRACS requirements)Controlling ("CO") and GCOA ResponsibilitiesPerform all tasks relating to the monthly maintenance and month end processes of SAP CO.Provide support and investigate any queries relating to SAP CO by ensuring that there is a complete understanding of the underlying setup.Continuously ensure the correct allocation of costs by maintaining the parameters and the rationale that this is based on (assessment cycles).Understand, administer, maintain, support, and verify information relating to Internal Orders in SAP CODocument assumptions and procedures used to produce Management Accounting information and communicate relevant methodology to the business where appropriate.Understand the BRACS reporting tool including the Chart of Accounts and SmartView.Regional Data Steward for Global Chart of Accounts (GCOA) as well as Cost Centres and Cost Centre Hierarchies. Review all Master Data requests for new General Ledger accounts or Cost Centres and initiate SAP requests where appropriate.Technical IFRS compliance:Be the subject matter expert on IFRS compliance, attending IFRS refresher courses as required.Assist and advise fellow team members on IFRS changes required for AFS preparation.Liaise with External Auditors to assess any new requirements for AFS preparation prior to Year EndOtherAssist with the review and submission of monthly, bi-annual and annual reporting based on Group requirements, including ad-hoc requests and queries.Input into the annual budget and quarterly forecasting processesAssist with the year-end external audit.Assist with Group or local internal audits and contribute to improvements in business processes and internal control.Provide support to Management on ad hoc projects.Essential QualificationsCertified Accountant (e.g. ACA, CIMA, CPA, CA)Experience3+ years' experience in Financial Accounting role required, with experience in public company or foreign listed company multinational environment beneficial.IFRS experience required.Experience with local GAAP applicable to the sub-region beneficialPrevious experience in working with a global finance team associated with geographically diverse businesses beneficial.SAP FI experience preferred.Skill and KnowledgeAwareness of FP&A, Commercial and Supply Chain Finance processesExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skillsProficient in ExcelSolid understanding of multi-currency finance environmentsA person with good people management skills, a team player, who is organised, systematic, accurate, self-motivated and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines, would be most effective in this position. Consistent behaviour even under strong pressurePreferred EducationBachelors - AccountingPreferred Level of Work Experience3 - 5 yearsHybrid RemoteWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. 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