Accountant

Recruiter:

SHARON NUROCK RECRUITMENT CC

Job Ref:

DUR003541/IK

Date posted:

Monday, August 31, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

R340 000.00 per annum (cost to company)

SUMMARY:
The Accountant will be responsible for carrying out the full financial function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with statutory requirements, and supporting business decision-making through financial analysis.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Job Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in a similar role. Strong knowledge of IFRS \/ IFRS for SMEs. Experience on Xero & Pastel essential. Completed Articles (SAICA \/ SAIPA preferred, but not essential). Key Responsibilities: Month End Close Process: Prepare and post all month-end journals (accruals, prepayments, depreciation, payroll, financing charges). Ensure all transactions for the month are completely and accurately recorded. Review trial balance for completeness and accuracy. Process monthly payroll for clients. Prepare VAT for client review. Prepare monthly accounts pack (income statement\/balance sheet\/tax provisions). UIF and ROE submissions (beneficial). Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Bank accounts. Trade receivables and payables. VAT reconciliations. Maintain fixed assets (depreciation, additions, disposals). Payroll accounts (PAYE, UIF, SDL). Tax computations. Reconcile intercompany loan accounts. Prepare amortisation schedules for financed assets and lease liabilities. SARS Submissions and Tax: EMP 501 bi-annual and annual submissions and reconciliations. Attend to preparation for SARS verifications (Income tax, PAYE, VAT & Provisional tax). Handle SARS submissions (VAT201, EMP201). Computer Literacy should include the following: QuickBooks Simple Pay SARS e-Filing. Sage Online. Excel.

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