Accountant ( TEMP)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

About Us:

Maintaining accurate financial and tax reporting while adhering to managing and implementing of
accounting and reporting controls.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Preparation of annual financial statements for various companies
Preparation and submission of IT14’s on e-filing
Preparation and submission of provisional tax returns
Reconciliation and submission of VAT and Withholding Tax returns for
South African entities as well as foreign entities
Assist in the compilation of annual budgets and forecasts
Monthly review of bank reconciliations
Processing of monthly general journal entries and consolidation
entries
Manage and review trial balances for all reporting entities
Reconciliation of general ledgers and sub ledgers monthly and the
preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
Compile/review monthly management accounts
Performing month end and year end accounts system closures
Liaising with various internal and external auditors
Review and authorization of payments on banking system (FNB
online)
Develop, monitor, review and implement internal accounting and
other accounting related policies

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

B. Com Honours or bachelor’s degree in accounting (B. Com)

Articles will be advantageous.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in an accounting/reporting
role.
Staff management experience will be advantageous.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have extensive
knowledge of Computer Skills: Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel, MS
Office as well as experience on a known accounting package.
Cognos experience will be advantageous.
Case Ware Experience
Draft Worx Experience

IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS

Transparency and honesty.
Reliability.
Positive Attitude and highly motivated
Lead by example.
Assertive and effective communication.
Sensitive to client and staff requirements and problems.
Ability to create a professional office environment
Organization and planning skills.

SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO THE POSITION

Complete self-motivation and self-starting capabilities.
Exceptional business and people skills.
Strong team abilities.
Total reliability.
Time management.
Deadline driven.
The highest level of client and business confidentiality at all times.
Ability to ensure that the standards, disciplines and procedures of
the company are strictly maintained
Results focused.
Ability to lead people and a level of business maturity
commensurate with that of a professional person.