Colgate-Palmolive Recruitment for General Accountant

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Colgate-Palmolive Recruitment for General Accountant. Colgate-Palmolive Recruitment application deadline is stated. However, applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

Ensure Control and compliance of the Principal expenses

• 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.

How to Apply

Candidates who have met the above criteria should CLICK HERE to apply.