Financial Accountant

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Lyttelton; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a Financial Accountant for a client based in Centurion. You will maintain accurate accounting records, perform month-end close, prepare reconciliations, and support management with financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has a BCom Accounting/Fin Accounting or BAcc and is eligible for SAICA/SAIPA articles. Experience with VAT, payroll, and audits is advantageous, and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting or BAcc degree or equivalent qualification.
• SAICA/SAIPA articles advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records and perform month-end close
• Prepare VAT reconciliations and assist with VAT submissions
• Prepare customer and supplier reconciliations; assist with debt collection
• Compile audit files and support documentation; assist with ad hoc financial analysis

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Reconciliation skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Planning & organization

Communication skills

Education

BCom Accounting

BCom Financial Accounting

BAcc or equivalent

Tools

Sage 50

Sage Pastel

CaseWare

Draftworx

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a Financial Accountant to join our client based in Centurion.The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, performing month-end accounting functions, preparing reconciliations, ensuring statutory compliance, and supporting management with financial reporting.This position requires an individual who is able to work independently and confidently manage deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.The ideal candidate will be capable of managing the accounting function through to trial balance with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting:

Prepare and process monthly journals.Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.Maintain the fixed asset register.Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.Assist in preparing management accounts.

Tax and Compliance:

Prepare VAT reconciliations and assist with VAT submissions.Assist with EMP201, EMP501 and other SARS submissions.Prepare supporting schedules for tax and audit purposes.Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Accounts Receivable and Payable:

Prepare customer and supplier reconciliations.Review outstanding debtors and creditors.Assist with debt collection on arrear debtors.Assist with payment preparations.Allocate receipts and payments.

Reporting Ad Finance Support:

Assist with daily cash flow updates.Assist with monthly reconciliations and reports.Compile audit files and supporting documentation.Assist with financial analysis and ad hoc projects.

RequirementsQualifications:

BCom Accounting, BCom Financial Accounting, BAcc or equivalent accounting qualification.Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles (advantageous).

Experience:

5+ years’ experience.Sound understanding of accounting principles.Experience preparing financial statements/management accounts.Exposure to VAT, payroll, taxation and audits.Experience working with multiple companies/entity will be advantageous.Experience with Sage 50, Sage Pastel, CaseWare or similar accounting software will be advantageous.Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.

Skills and Competencies:

Strong technical accounting knowledgeExcellent reconciliation skillsHigh attention to detailStrong analytical and problem-solving abilityGood planning and organizational skillsAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesStrong communication skillsProfessional and ethical approachAbility to work independently while contributing to a team

Technical Skills:

Microsoft Excel (Intermediate)Sage 50/Sage Pastel (advantageous)CaseWare/Draftworx (advantageous)