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Accountant
at EA
South Africa
ENTERTAINING IS OUR PASSION
Electronic Arts (EA) is the world's leading independent developer and publisher of interactive software games for multiple video game devices - such as the Sony PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3
and PlayStation Portable, Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and DS, PCs, mobile phones and online.
EA develops some of the biggest video game franchises and brands. EA Sports, The Sims, Need for Speed, Command and Conquer, FIFA, Madden, Harry Potter, Battlefield, Burnout,
Medal of Honour, RockBand, Spore, The Simpsons, and Lord of The Rings – are only a few of EA’s multi million unit selling franchises.
The company’s games are developed in EA Studios and in conjunction with EA Partners around the world and are directly marketed on a global scale in more than 30 countries.
Accountant
• Responsible for all facets of AP and Cash Management.
• Provides assistance to the Financial Manager as required from time to time.
• Is a key member of the Finance team, with a wealth of knowledge and practical experience.
• Willingness and openness to learn in a team environment
Key responsibilities
• Purchase Orders
o Ensure purchase order system adhered to.
o Training of staff where necessary, and assistance to business partners in fulfilling their procurement responsibilities
o Review uninvoiced receipts and open purchase orders and clear / clean up where necessary
• All facets of AP – includes:
oPreparing of AP invoices for processing
oAccurately coding from COA
o Strict review and processing of staff expense claims
o Ensure correct sign off of all invoices.
o Weekly and monthly payment runs.
o Utilise on-line electronic banking, and electronic payment runs
o Spending reviews as required from time to time
o Prepayment set up and monthly allocation to clear.
o Month end Accruals where invoices not processed
o Petty cash reimbursement and recon
• Cash Management
o Responsible for ensuring processing of all AP and AR payments and receipts.
o Monthly bank reconciliation of all accounts
o Print out and filing of all bank statements
o Process miscellaneous receipts and payments
o Key statements into Oracle and reconcile
o Maintenance of any AP’s or direct debits.
o Preparation of all month end manual journals affecting cash accounts.
• Additionally
o Monthly Treasury update – SwissCo cashflow
o Maintenance of Stannic and Diner’s/AMEX accounts
o Mobile invoicing and accrual
o Controlling all ICO transactions and ensuring all ICO balances in balance at month end
o Assisting with month end close including SRA calculations, sub-ledger tie outs and reconciliation reports and balance sheet reconciliations
o Serving as a back-up for Financial Manager in all functions including GPS/forecasting updates
o Assistance in year end statutory audit preparation
o Tax returns compilation of Tax Collection requirements
o Implement global policy and have a up-to-date knowledge of issued policy
o Assist Financial Manager as requested
o Adhoc reports as required
o Evaluate systems, procedures and practices, and aid implementation and or modifications
o Maintain fixed asset register & depreciation
o Mobile spend reporting (Vodacom statements)
o Preparation and submission of VAT returns
Technical skills and experience
o Sound experience in all facets of AP and cash management
o High proficiency in Excel as well as normal MSOffice applications (Word, Outlook, Powerpoint)
o Oracle experience preferred or similar large ERP system
o Accounting or similar degree required, ideally a newly qualified CA or person working towards the qualification
o Knowledge of SA Accounting Standards, IRFS and US GAAP will be an additional benefit.
o Independent worker, yet able to function well in a small team environment
Reporting: Position reports to Financial Manager
Electronic Arts (EA) is the world's leading independent developer and publisher of interactive software games for multiple video game devices - such as the Sony PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3
and PlayStation Portable, Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and DS, PCs, mobile phones and online.
EA develops some of the biggest video game franchises and brands. EA Sports, The Sims, Need for Speed, Command and Conquer, FIFA, Madden, Harry Potter, Battlefield, Burnout,
Medal of Honour, RockBand, Spore, The Simpsons, and Lord of The Rings – are only a few of EA’s multi million unit selling franchises.
The company’s games are developed in EA Studios and in conjunction with EA Partners around the world and are directly marketed on a global scale in more than 30 countries.
Accountant
• Responsible for all facets of AP and Cash Management.
• Provides assistance to the Financial Manager as required from time to time.
• Is a key member of the Finance team, with a wealth of knowledge and practical experience.
• Willingness and openness to learn in a team environment
Key responsibilities
• Purchase Orders
o Ensure purchase order system adhered to.
o Training of staff where necessary, and assistance to business partners in fulfilling their procurement responsibilities
o Review uninvoiced receipts and open purchase orders and clear / clean up where necessary
• All facets of AP – includes:
oPreparing of AP invoices for processing
oAccurately coding from COA
o Strict review and processing of staff expense claims
o Ensure correct sign off of all invoices.
o Weekly and monthly payment runs.
o Utilise on-line electronic banking, and electronic payment runs
o Spending reviews as required from time to time
o Prepayment set up and monthly allocation to clear.
o Month end Accruals where invoices not processed
o Petty cash reimbursement and recon
• Cash Management
o Responsible for ensuring processing of all AP and AR payments and receipts.
o Monthly bank reconciliation of all accounts
o Print out and filing of all bank statements
o Process miscellaneous receipts and payments
o Key statements into Oracle and reconcile
o Maintenance of any AP’s or direct debits.
o Preparation of all month end manual journals affecting cash accounts.
• Additionally
o Monthly Treasury update – SwissCo cashflow
o Maintenance of Stannic and Diner’s/AMEX accounts
o Mobile invoicing and accrual
o Controlling all ICO transactions and ensuring all ICO balances in balance at month end
o Assisting with month end close including SRA calculations, sub-ledger tie outs and reconciliation reports and balance sheet reconciliations
o Serving as a back-up for Financial Manager in all functions including GPS/forecasting updates
o Assistance in year end statutory audit preparation
o Tax returns compilation of Tax Collection requirements
o Implement global policy and have a up-to-date knowledge of issued policy
o Assist Financial Manager as requested
o Adhoc reports as required
o Evaluate systems, procedures and practices, and aid implementation and or modifications
o Maintain fixed asset register & depreciation
o Mobile spend reporting (Vodacom statements)
o Preparation and submission of VAT returns
Technical skills and experience
o Sound experience in all facets of AP and cash management
o High proficiency in Excel as well as normal MSOffice applications (Word, Outlook, Powerpoint)
o Oracle experience preferred or similar large ERP system
o Accounting or similar degree required, ideally a newly qualified CA or person working towards the qualification
o Knowledge of SA Accounting Standards, IRFS and US GAAP will be an additional benefit.
o Independent worker, yet able to function well in a small team environment
Reporting: Position reports to Financial Manager