Senior Accountant - General Ledger

Company Description

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and society. This is the lens for which our global strategy is set. It unites Deloitte professionals across geographies, businesses, and skills. It makes us better at what we do and how we do it. It enables us to deliver on our promises to stakeholders, while creating the lasting impact we seek.

Harnessing the talent of 450,000+ people located across more than 150 countries and territories, our size and scale puts us in a unique position to help change the world for the better—by bringing together the services we provide, the societal investments we make, and the collaborations we advance through our ecosystems.

Deloitte offers career opportunities across Audit & Assurance (A&A), Tax & Legal (T&L) and Africa Consulting Services (ACS), which is made up of Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory (SR&T) and Technology & Transformation (T&T). 

Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to exciting new challenges? From learning to leadership, this is your chance to take your career to the next level. 

Job Description

Main Purpose

As a Senior Accountant: General Ledger, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial excellence across our Enabling Areas. You will deliver strategic financial insights through comprehensive budget and forecast analysis, lead month-end and year-end close activities, and partner with senior leadership to shape informed business decisions. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex, high-value P&L portfolios whilst building meaningful relationships across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities & Impact Areas

Strategic Financial Leadership:

• Champion the delivery of financial services aligned with strategic objectives, actively supporting management through change initiatives
• Build and nurture collaborative relationships with peer groups to deepen understanding of business drivers and identify opportunities for enhanced service delivery
• Develop innovative solutions to complex financial challenges, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders
• Deliver high-quality work consistently within agreed timelines, proactively flagging risks and mitigation strategies to your manager

General Ledger & Financial Analysis:

• Conduct thorough analysis of general ledger accounts, identifying and recommending corrections to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Manage the reallocation of revenue and expenses across appropriate cost centres and GL accounts with precision
• Resolve complex Concur and Travel IT allocation issues, maintaining data integrity across systems
• Perform first-line P&L review and variance investigation, escalating material issues with clear recommendations

Month-End & Year-End Close Excellence:

• Lead the completion of month-end and year-end close activities, including the calculation of material accruals and cost allocations
• Prepare and calculate Deloitte Global fee accruals and other significant month-end provisions with accuracy
• Manage the preparation of material cost schedules (Legal Fees, Training, etc.) not covered by the Controllership team
• Report monthly results to key stakeholders within allocated Enabling Areas, translating financial data into actionable insights

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Provide strategic input and support in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, shaping financial planning across your portfolio
• Design and maintain P&L and headcount templates, ensuring consistency and accuracy across submissions
• Upload budget and forecast data into SAC, validating balances and ensuring data integrity
• Communicate financial planning outcomes to key stakeholders, including Enabling Area COOs

Operational & Technical Excellence:

• Independently resolve technical accounting issues within your area of expertise, demonstrating sound professional judgment
• Proactively research and share latest thought leadership and best practices with your team, driving continuous improvement
• Review your own work and that of junior team members to maintain the highest quality standards
• Support SAP regression testing during upgrade cycles, contributing to system reliability and efficiency

Specialist Accounting Activities:

• Manage tax pack preparation and submission in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Oversee Enabling Area debtor queries, including WHT clearing, debt write-offs, and manual debtor provisions
• Ensure accurate accounting and recovery of international travel expenses, monitoring to completion
• Support the DTTL Cost process, liaising with Global on disputes and facilitating the PO process for accurate cost recovery
• Manage Global secondment accounting, ensuring accurate movement of SEC costs and recovery from Global billing
• Coordinate Africa recoveries, maintaining monthly schedules and ensuring timely invoice raising through Enablement PSA
• Review and sign off staff exit confirmation forms, ensuring compliance and accuracy

 

Enabling Area Specific Responsibilities:

ATS:

• Verify and ensure compliance of Deloitte Technology ITF requirements around WBS-codes
• Prepare and submit data to support DTMR reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Manage the accounting for laptop sales, driving the clearing between payroll deductions and debtor accounts

Firmwide:

• Process financial liabilities resulting from independence testing with accuracy and compliance
• Maintain detailed records of legal fees incurred for OGC insurance claims purposes

Finance:

• Manage the Deloitte Mauritius I/F agreement, processing monthly receivables and annual invoicing

P&P:

• Facilitate DUE travel reimbursement, maintaining and submitting tracking schedules
• Support BEE reporting by providing data on training spend and global fees

Operations:

• Manage Cape Town sub-tenant billing and Stannic fleet account cost reallocation to relevant cost centres and GL accounts

Team Development & Mentorship:

• Share your expertise and knowledge generously with team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning
• Coach and mentor junior team members, supporting their professional development and growth
• Act as a counsellor to junior staff within Finance, providing guidance and support
• Actively address your own development areas, demonstrating commitment to personal and professional growth

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification & Experience:

• Degree (Hons in Finance / Accounting)
• 4 years in finance

Desired Qualifications & Experience:

• Postgraduate qualification in Finance / Accounting
• 5 years in finance

Technical Competencies

• Technical expert in specific functional area
• Demonstrated capability in interaction at all levels, briefing, analysis and project management skills
• Experience in drafting and delivering presentations
• Good report writing skills and
• Sound financial knowledge and understanding

Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others
• Strong client delivery focus
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease
• Focus on quality and risk

Additional Information

 

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive.  Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.

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