Financial Accountant

Recruiter:

Red Ember Recruitment

Job Ref:

ZR_1092_JOB

Date posted:

Friday, October 21, 2022

Location:

CapeTown, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

JOB SUMMARY:
Red Ember is currently recruiting a Financial Accountant to be based at a company in Cape Town.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To qualify for this position, you need:

Matric Certificate
BCom Accounting degree or similar; or studying towards a BCom qualification.
2+ years of bookkeeping experience.
Ability to communicate effectively and have excellent relational skills.
Ability to perform calculations and prepare detailed reports.
Willing to learn and take initiative.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
Computer skills, including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheets, and word-processing programs.
Valid driver''s license and own vehicle available during working hours.
Knowledge of Xero and Caseware is beneficial.

Duties and responsibilities include:

Processing of all transactions up to trial balance.
Preparing all applicable income and balance sheet reconciliations.
Preparing bi-monthly VAT reconciliations, submissions, and payments to SARS.
Debtors and Creditors Control.
Bank reconciliations.
Preparing monthly management accounts.
Cash flow projections.
All applicable statutory returns.
Preparing annual income tax and provisional tax calculations and returns.
Preparing Audit files for annual audits.
Assisting external auditors with the annual audit.
Assist with client queries as and when required.
General accounting admin.
Ensuring all source documents are safely stored and kept.

Recruiter: Noelle Hill

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