Accountant

Acumen Group; Bloemfontein; Vor Ort; ZAR 420.000 - 640.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Acumen Group is seeking an Accountant in Bloemfontein to manage financial records, prepare reports, ensure tax compliance, and support planning. The role requires strong attention to detail, high analytical ability, and independence to meet strict reporting deadlines.

You will handle month-end closes, reconciliations, VAT and tax submissions, payroll-related accounting, and internal controls. Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of accounting experience, SA tax knowledge, proficiency in Excel, and

Qualifikationen

• A BCom Accounting degree, National Diploma in Accounting, or equivalent qualification is preferred.
• A minimum of 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of South African tax legislation and SARS eFiling.
• Experience with VAT, bank reconciliations, general ledger accounts, and financial statements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Good understanding of internal financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• The legal right to work in South Africa.
• Ability to work in Bloemfontein and meet attendance requirements.

Aufgaben

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and accounting systems.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial statements.
• Prepare income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reconciliations.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate journal entries.
• Prepare and review trial balances and general ledger accounts.
• Assist with annual financial statements and year-end closing procedures.
• Analyse financial results, identify variances, and provide explanations to management.
• Ensure that financial information is accurate, complete, and submitted within deadlines.
• Ensure payments are properly authorised and supported by documentation.
• Prepare and submit VAT201 returns to SARS.
• Assist with income tax and provisional tax calculations.
• Maintain accurate tax records and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable SA tax legislation and reporting requirements.
• Assist with PAYE, UIF, and SDL reconciliations and submissions, where applicable.
• Liaise with SARS, auditors, and external tax practitioners when required.
• Monitor relevant tax deadlines and ensure submissions are completed on time.
• Assist with payroll processing and payroll reconciliations, where applicable.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and employee-related deductions.
• Verify payroll journals and ensure correct accounting treatment.
• Complete and submit EMP201 and EMP501 reconciliations and submissions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and unusual financial trends.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules for management.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Provide financial information to support business planning and operational decisions.
• Prepare supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Liaise with auditors and provide requested financial information.
• Maintain proper filing systems and audit trails.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.
• Identify weaknesses in financial controls and recommend improvements.
• Help prevent and detect errors, irregularities, and potential fraud.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Analytical

Organised

Trustworthy

Independent work

English communication

Ausbildung

BCom Accounting degree

National Diploma in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Jobbeschreibung

The Accountant will be responsible for managing and maintaining the company's financial records,

preparing accurate financial reports, ensuring compliance with applicable tax legislation and

accounting standards, and supporting effective financial planning and decision-making.

The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, analytical, organised, trustworthy, and capable of

working independently while meeting strict financial reporting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

A. Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and accounting systems.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial statements.
• Prepare income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and supporting
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reconciliations.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate journal entries.
• Prepare and review trial balances and general ledger accounts.
• Assist with annual financial statements and year-end closing procedures.
• Analyse financial results, identify variances, and provide explanations to management.
• Ensure that financial information is accurate, complete, and submitted within deadlines.
• Ensure payments are properly authorised and supported by documentation.

B. Taxation and Statutory Compliance

• Prepare and submit VAT201 returns to the South African Revenue Service (SARS).
• Assist with income tax and provisional tax calculations.
• Maintain accurate tax records and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable South African tax legislation and reporting requirements.
• Assist with PAYE, UIF, and SDL reconciliations and submissions, where applicable.
• Liaise with SARS, auditors, and external tax practitioners when required.
• Monitor relevant tax deadlines and ensure submissions are completed on time.

C. Payroll and Employee-Related Accounting

• Assist with payroll processing and payroll reconciliations, where applicable.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and employee-related deductions.
• Verify payroll journals and ensure correct accounting treatment.
• Complete and submit EMP201 and EMP501 reconciliations and submissions.

D. Budgeting and Financial Analysis

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and unusual financial trends.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules for management.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Provide financial information to support business planning and operational decisions.

E. Auditing and Internal Controls

• Prepare supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Liaise with auditors and provide requested financial information.
• Maintain proper filing systems and audit trails.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.
• Identify weaknesses in financial controls and recommend improvements.
• Help prevent and detect errors, irregularities, and potential fraud.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• A BCom Accounting degree, National Diploma in Accounting, or equivalent qualification is
• preferred.
• A minimum of 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of South African tax legislation and SARS eFiling.
• Experience with VAT, bank reconciliations, general ledger accounts, and financial
• statements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Good understanding of internal financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• The legal right to work in South Africa.
• Ability to work in Bloemfontein and meet the company's attendance requirements.

Professional registration (advantageous):

• SAIPA membership.
• Other relevant professional accounting qualifications or memberships.