Job Description

Accountant

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Ready to bring passion into your career?

A global leading skincare and make-up company, Clarins Group is the embodiment of a committed family history, with a fierce passion for innovation and spirit of independence. Its raison d'etre is "making life more beautiful, passing on a more beautiful planet".



Operating in more than 150 countries, we are now the number one skincare company in Europe and are accelerating our development on all other continents, particularly in Asia and the Americas.





Because our 8,000 talents are unique, we are committed to promoting diversity in all its forms.





Do you want to help write the next chapter of our story?



OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

The Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the trial balance and related schedules in the most efficient and timeous manner, and for assisting with the preparation of statutory, group and management reporting (on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis).

As well as assisting with preparation of tax calculations and returns.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Accounting

Responsible for the accuracy of general ledger Preparation of accurate month/quarter/year end trial balance and schedules Booking of accurate manual journal entries and compiling support for authorization by

the Accounting Manager

Monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts Monthly analysis of key expense accounts Provide assistance to Accounting Manager in relation to preparation of statutory,

management and group reporting

Review & analyze financial information for the purpose of identifying any

misallocations or significant variances and investigates and reconciles any differences identified

Review and analyze the accuracy of cost allocations as per the online credit card

system and ensure all supporting documents are received and approved online.

Provide clear and concise responses/ analyses on specified costs or accounts Review and analyze the accuracy of all supplier invoices, ensuring they have been

allocated to the correct expense/brand/product line.

Fixed Assets

Run and check monthly depreciation calculation Add/remove assets onto fixed asset register and maintain support for all fixed assets

additions/disposals

Perform monthly fixed asset reconciliation to the trial balance Run reports and fixed asset period-end monthly Responsible for fixed assets verification and asset tagging and maintaining the fixed

assets database,

VAT & Taxation

Monthly SARS reconciliations - VAT Preparation for annual SARS reconciliations (IT14SD) - VAT, Customs, Income Tax Assist with annual corporate income tax calculation

Audit & Statutory Requirements

Assist to co-ordinate the year-end audit to ensure a clean and timely audit report Assist with any SARS audits Responds to any requests related to external and internal audit

Inventory Imports

Processing of import invoices for inventory shipments Processing of monthly intercompany foreign payments online, and ensuring all

relevant supporting documents are received.

Processes and Systems

Assists in the development and implementation of new procedures and features to improve the efficiency and systems of the department Monitors the results of the accounting systems to identify any discrepancies, and

initiates corrective actions when necessary

Supports and is involved with special projects and workflow process improvements

having an effect on the Accounting Department

Other

Assisting with processing invoices and payments when creditors accountant is on leave The responsibilities outlined above represent the main functions related to the

position, however the Accountant will be required to perform any other job-related duties as required by the Accounting Manager

Perform Ad Hoc tasks requested by Accounting Manager or CFO

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

Education & experience:

Minimum requirement: B(Com) Accounting degree, with Hons or studying towards

Honours degree

SAICA articles is highly recommended Minimum of two years experience as a financial accountant Knowledge of IFRS and local statutory requirements is essential Experience completing corporate tax returns will be beneficial
If you have a curious mind, a thirst to go further and the drive to boldly take on new challenges, join us.





At Clarins Group, we believe in making life more beautiful for our employees and our customers. Inclusion and diversity are firmly grounded in our core values, which are part of our DNA. We strive to achieve inclusiveness and we foster an equal-opportunity culture where everyone can reach their full potential and do their best work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.





To learn more about our group and our commitments to people and the planet, visit www.groupeclarins.com