Accountant

Pillango Placements; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in trade facilitation is seeking an Accountant to manage financial operations using Pastel Partner and Sage Payroll. The role involves overseeing accounting functions, payroll management, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in financial systems, with a strong focus on detail and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with honors.
• Experience with financial, payroll, and ERP systems.
• Completion of accounting articles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Pastel Partner for all accounting functions.
• Administer payroll using Sage Payroll system.
• Conduct month-end closing procedures and prepare management accounts.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Advanced skills in Excel

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree, preferably with honors

Completion of accounting articles

Tools

Pastel Partner

Sage Payroll

Job description

Start a journey in a company that facilitates trade through both physical markets and an innovative software platform. They connect producers and buyers, ensuring efficient, transparent trading without taking ownership of goods, with markets strategically located in key regions of South Africa.

The position is office based in Irene, Centurion.

POSITION INFO :

• Utilize Pastel Partner for all accounting functions.
• Perform various tasks including, but not limited to : Capturing sales invoices.Managing business account payments.Analyzing supplier age analysis.Accounting for long-term liabilities and associated interest expenses.Creating and reversing provisions as needed.Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register.Analyzing customer age analysis and following up on outstanding payments.Monitoring bank balances and cash flow.Preparing cash flow forecasts for 9 to 12 months.Maintaining master data in the accounting system.Controlling office petty cash, e-wallet cards, and tags.

Reporting

• Conduct month-end closing procedures.
• Prepare and distribute management accounts.
• Perform consolidation following company restructuring into two entities.
• Use IDU for reporting and extracting information from Pastel.
• Review the month-end file.
• Complete the full deployment of IDU, including balance sheet and budgeting, implemented in early 2024.

Governance & Statutory Compliance

• Maintain a list of contracts, including tenure, principal values, and expiry dates.
• Record, reconcile, and maintain VAT, ensuring timely e-filing.
• Calculate and submit SARS income tax returns, updating e-filing for VAT201, EMP201, EMP501, and income taxes.
• Prepare budgets using Excel and load them into Pastel.
• Oversee the financial year-end audit for companies and non-profit organizations.
• Handle provisional and final income tax returns for active and dormant companies.
• Manage insurance declarations with Santam, including directors and commercial crime coverage.
• Renew COIDA annually.
• Administer bank accounts, including opening and maintaining accounts and managing user access.

Trading Platform

• Develop a deep understanding of the trading platform's financial implications.
• Support the Trade Clearing team with payment and journal processing duties.

Payroll Management

• Administer and manage payroll using Sage Payroll system.
• Account for salary disbursements.
• Oversee SARS / PAYE / UIF / SDL administration.

Human Resources Administration

• Manage HR documentation, including contracts.
• Administer leave and handle other administrative tasks.
• Process ad hoc payments, bonuses, and salary adjustments.

Ad Hoc Projects

• Provide training.
• Implement system and process improvements.
• Maintain filing and administrative systems.

Leadership

• Conduct performance reviews for subordinates.
• Review work performed by delegated employees.
• Provide job-related training to enhance subordinate skills.
• Assist and guide subordinates.

Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with honors.
• Completion of accounting articles.
• Experience with financial, payroll, and ERP systems.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Advanced skills in Excel, Outlook, and Word.

This role reports directly to the Finance Executive.

NOTE : We ONLY accept online applications. We do not consider direct applications via Whatsapp or email.

The final remuneration package offered by the employer will be determined based on market standards, considering the candidate's qualifications, skills, and level of experience. The employer retains the prerogative to provide a remuneration package that aligns with industry norms and the specific attributes of the selected candidate.