Accountant

SUMMARY:
Are you ready to join a dynamic finance team in a developing and demanding industry as their Accountant?
 
Your SAICA or SAIPA post article experience is advantageous in running and maintaining the accounting side of the company up to trial balance.
The work is deadline driven, while working in the harmony of progressive offices designed for employee success.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS

• Matric,
• Accounting degree (B. Com/ B. Compt or similar)
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles will be advantageous
• Good Accounting knowledge including IFRS, Tax and VAT
• Knowledge of relevant IT/Accounting systems
• Understanding laws and regulations specific to the industry [advantageous]
• Good problem-solving and strong communication skills
• Computer skills (Word, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Previous experience working on Sage X3 will be advantageous
• Analytical and logical thinking skills
• Ability to work both independently as well as within a team and deadline driven
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• English (Read, write, and speak)

• Run and maintain accounting up to trial balance stage:
• Recording of day-to-day financial transactions
• Revenue recognition, customer invoicing
• Fixed Assets and Intangible Assets register maintenance (additions, disposals, deprecation calculation, etc.)
• Loan register maintenance (drawdowns, repayments, interests, etc.)
• Accounting estimates and accruals
• Monthly reconciliations: banks, customers, suppliers, loans, assets, tax
• Processing Month end and year end journals
• Review of quarterly foreign currency revaluations
• Assist in monthly compliance returns (VAT and WHT)
• Assistance on annual financial audits as required
• Work closely with the rest of the Asset Management Team helping in preparing documentation for stakeholders
• Reporting duties: assistance with AFS preparation
• Maintenance of a register of all contractual agreements for the Group
• Banking: Complete FOREX payments form on the physical and banking platforms
• Loading of supplier details and payments on banking system
• Draw of proof of payments and distribution to the related manager/supplier