My client is seeking a meticulous and proactive Journal Controller to join their finance team.

The Journal Controller will be responsible for maintaining recurring journals, processing journal entries, resolving queries in a timely manner, and assisting with ad hoc projects as required.

This role is based in Sandton, Johannesburg North.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain Recurring Journals:
- Keep a comprehensive checklist of all recurring journals to be processed monthly, bi-annually, or annually.
- Manage various types of recurring journals including payroll, revenue, AP accrual/AR, assets/capex, and tax-related journals.
Obtain Documentation:
- Obtain all necessary journal entries and supporting documentation.
- Ensure all ad hoc or corrections journals are accompanied by the required documentation.
Process Journal Entries:
- Execute journal entries accurately and efficiently.
- Ensure adherence to accounting standards and company policies.
Query Resolution:
- Resolve queries related to journal entries within a 2-day period.
- Clear queries promptly.
Brand Support:
- Address ad hoc queries from different brands within the organisation.
- Collaborate with brand representatives to ensure accurate financial records.
Audit Support:
- Provide necessary information and support to internal and external auditors.
- Assist in audit preparations and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
Ad Hoc Projects:
- Execute tasks defined by the Team Lead for additional projects.
- Timely execution of ad hoc projects, such as D365 migration tasks or other finance-related initiatives.