Financial Accountant / Consultant - Johannesburg

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client, based in Johannesburg, is looking to hire a Financial Accountant / Consultant.

Location: Johannesburg & Pretoria & Client Based

Permanent position. 

Starting date: as soon as possible.

This role requires expertise in VAT, payroll, data capturing, debtors and creditors management, and month-end processes and drafting of AFS. Candidate will be required to travel locally (Johannesburg and/or Pretoria) to work on client engagements on-site.

Responsibilities:

• Data Capture: Accurately capture and record financial data from various sources (bank transactions, supplier invoices, etc)
• Reconciliation: Bank and supplier reconciliations
• VAT Management: Prepare and submit VAT returns for clients, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Payroll Processing: Manage payroll operations for clients, including calculating salaries and deductions, and ensuring timely payments.
• Debtors and Creditors Management: Monitor and manage accounts receivable and payable, ensuring timely collections and payments.
• Month-End Work: Perform month-end closing activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and preparing financial statements.
• Client Liaison: Maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and providing tailored accounting solutions.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and implement best practices.
• Drafting of AFS: Full IFRS & IFRS for SME, Comfortable with Roll forward processes and knows how to do quality self-review, must have excellent knowledge of IFRS.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting AND completed articles
• Fluent in Afrikaans
• Proven experience as a senior accountant in a practice setting.
• Completed Articles
• In-depth knowledge of VAT regulations and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, Caseware, Pastel) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in FULL IFRS AFS drafting on CaseWare.
• Works well in teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and meet deadlines.
• Capable of working unsupervised.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Owns reliable transport.
• Willing to travel to clients within Johannesburg/ Pretoria