The Role
Perform full accounting cycle up to trial balance: process journal entries, GL reconciliations, maintain fixed asset register and IFRS16 schedules, prepare tax returns and supporting reporting schedules, assist year-end close and external audit, and collaborate with internal teams and external agencies.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job PurposePerforms the general accounting function up to trial balance, including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules, ledgers and account reconciliations, and maintain the companies fixed assets register, including reconciliation and recording of acquisitions and disposals.Job Scope & Context:Service LevelOffice basedOngoing requirements to meet deadlinesPerformance Indicators (KPI)FinanceProcessing of journal entries to General Ledger
- Daily, weekly and monthly journal entries processed when required
- All journal entries are authorised and signed-off before posted to general ledger
- Supporting documentation for journal entries are attached to journal batches
- Ensure correct GL coding, as per the chart of accounts, is used when journal entries are prepared
- Ensure that corrective journal entries are posted for transactions identified during the General Ledger reconciliation process (journal reference number to be recorded on GL reconciliation)
- Complete accounting processes up to trial balance
- General ledger reconciliations are completed by the 15th of each month
- Ensure that supporting documentation for reconciling entries are attached to the GL reconciliation
- Identify and resolve reconciling discrepancies due to incorrect GL coding or incorrect automatic accounting instructions in the ERP system
- Ensure reconciling differences are resolved timeously
- Prepare the monthly GL reconciliation file for sign-off
- Motor vehicle purchases are journalised and transactions posted to general ledger
- Interest on liability journal released monthly
- Reconciliations of amortisation schedules performed bi-annually
- Preparing of IFRS16 schedule
- Process and ensure fixed assets acquisitions and disposals are recorded in ERP system based on International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS)
- Perform a monthly reconciliation between the fixed asset register and GL accounts and highlight any discrepancies
- Ensure that monthly depreciation of fixed assets are accurately recorded in the ERP system
- Process IFRS Net Book Value Adjustments to fixed assets bi-annually (Dec & Jun)
- Acquisitions of fixed assets are documented and authorised according to the company’s authorisation matrix
- Asset disposals (written-off or sold) are documented and authorised according to the company’s authorisation matrix
- Ensure fixed assets counts are performed annually to ensure the register is accurate
- Proceeds from sale of assets are recovered and recorded in the ERP system
- Assist in preparation of annual Capex budget
- Prepare and submit financial reporting schedules monthly, quarterly and during annual forecasting cycles
- Ensure reporting schedules / appendixes are submitted based on reporting calendar requirements. Schedules include:
- Fixed asset schedules (NBV, additions and disposals) submitted monthly
- Interest paid and received schedules submitted monthly
- Bank balance summary schedules submitted monthly
- Forex schedules submitted bi-annually (Dec and Jun)
- Overheads/Structure Cost
- Prepare the annual audit file as per the external audit requirements with detailed listings, schedules and reconciliations
- Assist with year-end closings
- Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
- Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
- Ensure that all salary advances are authorised by HR
- Ensure that the monthly reconciliation of employee loan accounts are completed by the 15th of each month
- Ensure that all employee deductions (with supporting documentation) are communicated to HR/Payroll by the 10th of each month for payroll deduction
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual STATS_SA returns and questionnaires and ensure submission as per the required deadlines.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual STATS_SA returns and questionnaires and ensure submission as per the required deadlines.
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual tax returns to SARS (EMP201/VAT201/EMP501)
- Submission of tax returns (direct and indirect taxes) through SARS e-Filling platform
- Ensure timeously payment of all returns to avoid penalties and interest due to late payment.
- Employee related tax are reconciled monthly with HR/VIP payroll in preparation for submission to SARS
- General ledger VAT accounts are reconciled monthly with VAT report generated in ERP.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Ongoing communication with banks, SARS, auditors and other financial institutions
- Applications processed by banks timeously
- B.Com Accounting degree or equivalent
- 5 years working experience in an accounting environment; SARS e-Filling (VAT, PAYE, UIF & SDL) experience required
- Advanced Excel skills
- Functional and Technical Competencies:
- Management Reporting & Analytical Skills, Corporate Policies/Procedures & Internal Control, Financial Plan & Business Support, Company & Business Knowledge, Legal, Taxation & Compliance Issues, Treasury & Investment Management, Credit Management, Accounting Principles & Standards, Management Information Skills, Planning and Organising
Job Posting End Date:
2026-06-19Target Hire Date:
2026-07-01Target End Date:
Skills Required
- B.Com Accounting degree or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years working experience in an accounting environment
- Experience with SARS e-Filing (VAT, PAYE, UIF & SDL)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with ERP systems and general ledger reconciliations
- Knowledge of IFRS including IFRS16 and fixed asset accounting
- Experience preparing statutory tax returns (EMP201, VAT201, EMP501) and SARS submissions
- Experience supporting external audits and year-end closings
Pernod Ricard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pernod Ricard and has not been reviewed or approved by Pernod Ricard.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay and benefits are described as strong overall, supported by comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside life and disability insurance. Wellbeing support is reinforced through mental-health resources and broader wellness programming.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a standout part of the package, including a 401(k) with a match and an additional profit-sharing contribution for eligible employees. A legacy defined-benefit pension is also referenced for certain earlier hires, adding depth to long-term financial support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are unusually broad, including paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, backup child/elder care resources, and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement. Additional supports such as Milk Stork and fertility/ART coverage further strengthen family-building coverage.
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The Company
What We Do
Pernod Ricard is a convivial, responsible and successful global wine and spirits group and the #1 premium spirits organisation in the world. The Group represents 240 premium brands available in more than 160 countries. We are 18,500 exceptionally talented people worldwide with our own salesforce in 73 countries. Our portfolio is one of the most comprehensive in the market with every major category of wine and spirits, providing Pernod Ricard with a unique competitive advantage. To keep growing our business, transforming our industry and making a positive impact on the world, we believe in the power of human connection. Creating ‘convivialité’ is our business and our raison d’être. As ‘créateurs de convivialité’, our purpose is to turn every social interaction into a genuine, friendly and responsible experience of sharing. We believe there can be no convivialité with excess and strive to be sustainable and responsible at every step, from grain to glass.
