Financial Accountant

 

Recruiter:

Kencorp

Job Ref:

3269872778

Date posted:

Friday, March 25, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa


JOB SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

A steel processing company in the South of Johannesburg is looking for a suitably experienced SAICA qualified Financial Accountant for their operations

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for day to financial accounting and compliance of the business
  • Approval of EFT Payments done by the Branch Bookkeeper
  • Approval and Review of the following:
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Petty Cash Reconciliations (Weekly)
  • Journal Entries
  • Assist with stock reconciliations and stock count procedures
  • Prepare Monthly Petty Cash Reconciliations
  • Processing of month-end/ yearend journal entries
  • Preparation of Monthly Intercompany Accounts Balances and Transactions Working Papers
  • General Ledger / Reconciliations
  • Prepare month/year-end cut-off procedures to ensure that the sales and purchases is accounted for in the correct period
  • Prepare and reconcile the following–
    • Intercompany Balances (Loan, Customer and Supplier) and Transactions (Sales, Purchases, Processing Costs)
    • Preparation of Intercompany Balances and Transactions Confirmations (As part of the Interim and Yearend Audit Procedures)
    • Prepaid Expenses
    • Accruals
  • Compiling of monthly and Yearend Audit Files (Both Electronic and Hard Copy) this file includes the following Working Papers:
    • Reconciliations for all Balance Sheet Items and all major Income Statement Items
    • Lead Schedules/AFS Disclosure Reconciliations of all Balance Sheet Items
    • Journal Entry Working Paper – all journal entries documented in detail and split between the different users
    • Intercompany Account Balances and Transactions Confirmations
    • Accuracy and completeness of all duties
  • Liaising with Auditors

Requirements

 

  • Grade 12/Matric
  • BCompt Accounting degree is non-negotiable
  • Must have completed SAICA Articles
  • Must have 3 – 5 years post articles experience
  • In depth knowledge of full IFRS
  • In depth knowledge of the Income Tax and VAT Act
  • Knowledge of the Second-Hand Goods Act would be beneficial
  • Good all-round knowledge of inventory
  • Advanced computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Pastel Partner, VIP, Lariat/Recycle Prox)
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • 5 years + Pastel Partner experience is preferred
  • Salary is dependent on experience and relevant skill set
  • SA citizens only

 

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