Financial Accountant

Recruiter:

The-Recruiter

Job Ref:

CT001493/GJ

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

Salary:

45000

SUMMARY:
Financial Accountant

POSITION INFO:

Financial Accountant

Reporting to the Finance Manager, your responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to:

Preparing all Purchase Requisitions for each department accurately and timely. Obtaining all necessary approvals before finally issuing the Purchase Order.
Reviewing weekly payments loaded in FNB to signed Payment Certificate and invoice.
Preparing VAT reports for South Africa and Lesotho on a monthly basis for review by the Finance Manager prior to submission to SARS/LRA.
Preparing all IVCF reports for the LRA on a monthly basis for review by the Finance Manager prior to submission.
Preparing monthly and annual management accounts for individual companies within the Group according to International Financial Reporting Standards for SME’s.
Managing all monthly intercompany transactions and intercompany loan reconciliations, together with the general ledger reconciliations for the related companies.
Maintaining the fixed asset register for the Group.
Reviewing the monthly bank and petty cash accounts for the Group. Following up and resolving all queries.
Ensuring all invoices are paid as per the stipulated client payment terms - no overdue balances on the age analysis.
Payroll: Preparation of EMP201; EMP501 Reconciliation; UIF and WCS submission.
Preparing and managing department budgets and forecasts with budget owners.
Monitoring and reporting on departmental budgets.
Organising all financial documents produced and received.
Assisting the Auditors where required for the finalisation of the Group audit.
Ad-hoc responsibilities

KEY ATTRIBUTES

Organised with a high level of accountability.
The ability to think on your feet and solve problems.
Able to roll up sleeves and work hard.
Willingness to put in extra effort to meet deadlines.
Be eager and willing identify and contribute to continual system improvements and implementation.
Flexibility and quick turnaround time.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
High level of curiosity.
Humble and down to earth.
Confident, comfortable and effective in a disruptive environment.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills in order to effectively communicate between departments, different staff levels and multiple countries.
Willing to take on new challenges.
Time management, perform under pressure and demonstrate flexibility and agility in a fast-paced environment.
Being able to self-manage and work remotely.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

A diploma or degree in accounting (CIMA/SAIPA).
10 years post qualification experience in a financial role.
One - two years of experience in retail commerce and industry would be an advantage.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Proven experience with accounting software (SAGE One will be an advantage).
A passion for technology and applications and using these to work smarter.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

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