Supervisor Finance Operate at Ernst & Young Global Limited (EY)

Description of Role

As a fixed term contractor, you will be required to make contributions to engagements and internal projects; maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships. You will be required to process accounting transactions related to payables (AP), receivables (AR) and payments in the ERP accounting system. Performing account reconciliations, processing journals, month end close processes and assisting with month end reporting will be required. You will contribute to the success of the business by focusing on utilisation. Be the support to the managers and senior managers by assisting with engagement management and administration.  Anticipate and identify risks and ensure that work is properly executed, documented and concluded in compliance with our Quality & Risk Management (Q&RM) guidelines.

Responsibilities, Qualifications, Certifications

Key Responsibilities

• Working effectively as a team member, providing support, maintaining open communication channels;
• Proactively keeping managers up to date on engagement status;
• Understand the accounting process end to end and all related accounting cycles including AP, AR, Inventory and Account Reconciliations;
• Present and deliver work products to managers;
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy of processing;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Contribute to the business achieving its metrics and
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of Grade 12
• 3 years minimum practical accounting experience
• Commercial, legislative and industry knowledge
• Ability to apply our global compliance process and tools + Q&RM procedures
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles
• Experience and exposure to ERP systems; preferably Oracle
• Proficient in Excel
• Able to effectively manage deadlines
• Team player; willing to go the extra mile