Accountant

Recruiter:

Set Consulting

Job Ref:

4188816960

Date posted:

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Location:

Bedfordview, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

ROLE: Accountant
LOCATION: Bedfordview
DEPARTMENT: Finance
REPORTING TO: Finance Manager

We currently have exciting opportunities for candidates who wish to advance their career within a fast paced,
high performance environment.

Requirements:
? B Com Degree in accounting (Minimum)
? 3 years or more relevant experience
? IFRS
? Tax Act (Vat, tax & customs)
? Microsoft Office (excel advance, Intermediate Word)

Responsibilities:
? Assisting with external and other audits
? Company related tax (Vat, tax & customs, etc)
? Treasury & forex responsibility
? Compile ad-hoc Financial information
? Forecasting
? Balance sheet Reconciliation preparation
Financial management:
? Review of departmental Income Statement expenses and investigating/resolving variances
? Practice good Corporate Governance
Reporting / General Ledger:
? Manage Provisions and Accruals
? Preparation and processing of journals
? Compile Stat SA reports
? Ensure all local reporting requirements are met accurately and timeously
? Ensure all aspects of the business are accounted for properly and in accordance with IFRS for SMEs
? Preparation of Balance Sheet Reconciliation

Treasury:
? Preparation of daily cash reports with 12 months cash forecast
? Daily update of FX rates in accounting system (iScala)
? Revaluate foreign creditors, debtors and bank accounts
? Manage Forex risk & Purchase Foreign Exchange Contracts (FEC's)
? Manage the issuing, recording, reconciliation, replenishment, safeguarding, and accounting of petty
cash

Company Tax:
? Preparation and submission of VAT returns
? Assisting with preparation of annual tax packs, provisional tax calculations etc
Audits:
? Assisting Preparation, the Audit File including all reconciliations, Balance Sheet Accounts and
supporting documentation

Creditors:
? Capture foreign invoices
? Prepare reconciliation for payments
? Reconcile foreign bank accounts monthly
? Maintaining of foreign creditors Masterfile (Add suppliers and update suppliers’ information)

Fixed assets:
? Maintenance of fixed assets register and tax assets register
? Calculation of deprecation and wear and tear for all assets
Competencies Required:
? Adaptability
? Building and Maintaining Relationships
? Communication
? Financial Acumen
? Integrity
? Results Orientation
? Ability to complete projects timely (deadline driven) and accurately is critical
? Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects
? Systematic Problem Solving & Decision Making
? Be able to work independently and with a team
? Be able to work in overtime or put in extra hours when required

Competencies Required:
? Adaptability
? Building and Maintaining Relationships
? Communication
? Financial Acumen
? Integrity
? Results Orientation
? Ability to complete projects timely (deadline driven) and accurately is critical
? Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects
? Systematic Problem Solving & Decision Making
? Be able to work independently and with a team
? Be able to work in overtime or put in extra hours when required

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