Financial Accountant at Hogan Lovells

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Accounting, Management Accounts, Statutory Accounts, Budgeting, IFRS, Audit, Microsoft Office, Excel, Data Analysis, Communication, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Financial Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Project Management

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Keen to become part of a truly global, collaborative team of professionals? Your journey begins here. Purpose Responsible for handling financial matters in respect of the South Africa and United Kingdom Office and the coordination of financial affairs in the international offices. Accountable for Transaction processing, Reporting, Control and Decision Support. Performance Outputs Accounts Preparation: Management and Statutory Accounts Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts for the London office and provide support to the various Business Teams senior management of the firm (e.g., human resources, technology, office services, etc.). Incorporate the trial balances and cash books of some non-UK offices into the firm's consolidated monthly accounts. Passing accounting adjustments, journal processing, the review of balance sheet control accounts. Contribute to the preparation of quarterly Group management accounts for the firm, together with supporting commentary explaining and interpreting the results. Assist in the preparation of the Group's Limited Liability Partnership financial statements under applicable International Financial Reporting Standards. Assist in the preparation of the statutory financial statements of some of the LLP's subsidiary undertakings. Create audit files and answer any audit queries that may arise. Load payments to suppliers and assist with Statutory Returns (VAT, Provisional Tax, Income Tax, CIPC, etc.). Produce and send global functional reports. Project manage task deadlines for various portfolios. Advise the team of IFRS updates/ changes. Analysis, Explanation and Interpretation Review and understand key trends and variances in the figures as well as the explanation of these to both finance and non-finance staff. Correspondence and meetings as required with senior manager and heads of departments to discuss monthly reports, variances, trends and future expectations. Correction of any errors in posting and dealing with other queries raised. Work with International finance teams to help them understand their results. Prepare global functional reports that is analysed by senior management. Budget Assist in the preparation of the firm's annual budget for certain United Kingdom and South Africa business team departments. This requires close liaison with senior management. Work with non-UK office managing partners and finance teams in order to produce their annual budget. Assist with the preparation of the global budget. Testing of budget systems/tools. Provide training to other accountants. Additional Roles or Responsibilities Perform additional duties or responsibilities, which fall reasonably within the ambit of the job description, or in accordance with operational requirements. Review accountant's work Testing, review and development of adhoc finance projects QUALIFICATIONS Title: Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level: 4 Importance: Required Title: Bachelor of Commerce / Business Science in Accounting or Equivalent NQF Level: 7 Importance: Required Title: Articles NQF Level: N/A Importance: Recommended MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS This position demands exceptional quality, attention to detail, strict adherence to pre-determined deadlines in a high-pressure environment. Ability to deliver on tasks independently. High level of resilience and persistence. Ability to work with all levels within an organization. EXPERIENCE Process/Place/Area: Accounting Involvement: Operational Period (Year(s): 5 Importance: Required Process/Place/Area: Financial accounting experience Involvement: Operational Period (Year(s): 1 Importance: Recommended SYSTEM SKILLS Description: Microsoft Office Importance: Intermediate Description: 3E Importance: Recommended Description: OneStream Importance: Recommended Description: Power BI Importance: Recommended Description: Chrome River / Emburse Enterprise Importance: Recommended Technical Skills Highly numerate and competent in Excel (for fee analysis and reporting) with a high degree of financial acumen. Proficient in pivot tables and lookups, for manipulating large quantities of data. Analytical review, interpretation of trends and delivering results in a deadline environment. Ability to troubleshoot and analyze data. Working with multiple currencies and stakeholders located at multiple locations concurrently. Commitment to ethical behavior with a willingness to adhere to all company policies and current financial legislation. Ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels effectively and efficiently. Behavioral Competencies Flexible approach to work and responsibilities. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent communication skills (listening, written and spoken). Customer service mind set. Self-motivated and eager to learn. Positive attitude Ability to handle queries efficiently with diplomacy and tact. Ability to follow instructions precisely. Adapting and responding to change. Strong work ethic with an inherent sense of urgency. Working constructively with others. Delivering through others. Review of other accountants work. Able to be self-proficient and work independently on tasks. There's no substitute for lived experience. We value fresh perspectives; if you are looking for your next career move, we offer an exceptional platform from which to build skills for now and the future. Define your future and become part of an exceptional global team that is passionate about working on some of the world’s toughest legal challenges. We have a unique culture that is both ambitious and supportive. You will be stretched and encouraged to grow as a professional, while at the same time, thriving as part of an inclusive and collaborative team. The one constant is that we are always evolving, innovating, excelling, because that is what it takes to be the best. Hogan Lovells is a global law firm with offices in many jurisdictions and countries. Some of the information displayed may not be applicable to the region in which you are applying, your individual situation or the local legal framework. The system uses standard terminology that applies irrespective of whether you are/will be an employee, partner or self-employed.

Responsibilities

The Financial Accountant is responsible for handling financial matters for the South Africa and United Kingdom offices, including transaction processing, reporting, and decision support. Key tasks include preparing management and statutory accounts, assisting with budget preparation, and collaborating with international finance teams.