Accounting Associate

Job Summary:

JOB DESCRIPTION: ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Division: Ticketmaster

Line Manager: Head Of Finance

Contract Terms: Permanent

WHO ARE WE?

Ticketmaster South Africa is part of Live Nation Entertainment, the largest live entertainment company in the world, consisting of four core business areas: Concerts, Ticketing, Artist Nation and Sponsorship & Advertising. Ticketmaster South Africa offers the right person an amazing opportunity to get in on the ground floor of an exciting new entertainment company in South Africa.

THE JOB

We are seeking an Accounting Associate for Ticketmaster South Africa.

You will perform the day-to-day accounting requirements of Ticketmaster South Africa in line with group policies and reporting requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate monthly financial / management reporting packs and annual financial statements for Ticketmaster South Africa, that are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions in the general ledger.
• Assist with cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and petty cash.
• Oversee and manage the bookkeeping outputs on a daily basis (AP, AR, Cash and Banks)
• Ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortised, and disposed of as appropriate.
• Assist the Head of Finance to ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist the Head of Finance to ensure that all the statutory requirements are met, including Income Tax, Value Added Tax, Pay as You Earn (PAYE) with relevant governing bodies (SARS, STATSSA, CIPC, etc.).
• Assist in the preparation all supporting information for the annual audit and be a point of contact on site for the external auditors when necessary.
• Daily transactional reconciliations between ticketing and banking platforms.
• Client settlement reports and reconciliations produced weekly for events that mature in the prior week.

• Any other duties and ad hoc reporting and reconciliation work requested by the Head of Finance.

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

• You have a relevant professional financial qualification, such as a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or relevant previous experience from a previous position.
• You are a self-motivated individual who possesses a “roll up the sleeves attitude” and a “hands-on” style, as well as the aptitude to thrive in a fast-paced, results- oriented environment.
• You have experience in financial accounting and reporting software (Xero, Oracle, SAP EPM advantageous) and audit experience (either as an auditor or having produced financial statements and worked with external auditors on company audit as part of previous work experience)
• You have operating accounting experience, and experience and confidence dealing with senior management and divisional operations.
• You have strong organizational and time management abilities that allow projects and goals to be completed on time.
• You have the ability to travel if required and a flexible schedule (days/nights, late hours, weekends, and holidays) to meet business needs and commitments.
• You have computer proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• You have excellent references.

YOU (BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS)

The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success:

• A multi-tasker who is proactive, logical and who can handle several projects at once.
• Target driven ambitious individual
• Detail oriented with excellent organisational skills
• Passionate interest in music and the live entertainment business
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• A highly motivated and conscientious individual
• Ability to take instruction from managers and implement requests
• Ability to make clear concise decisions; sometimes with limited information.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and customer care skills
• Confident in dealing with clients and other business
• A proactive nature to include a flexible approach to hours of work and location of duties
• Ability to use self-initiative as well as work within a team
• Excellent time management skills
• A calm, patient and professional manner

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Ticketmaster recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. We may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college and university recruiting and search firms.