Accountant

Oostelike Personeel Konsultante; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a full-time accountant based in Centurion, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma or B.Com degree in Accounting or Finance, with proven experience and proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing accounting transactions, ensuring tax compliance, and conducting audits. This role offers a competitive salary of R30,000 CTC per month, and requires bilingual abilities in Afrikaans and English.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an accountant is essential.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance.
• Ability to perform internal audits and maintain financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring accuracy.
• Manage accounting transactions and maintain the general ledger.
• Compute and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with laws.
• Conduct budgeting and forecasting in collaboration with management.
• Analyze financial data for trends and strategic recommendations.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Proficiency in accounting software

Advanced Excel skills

Bilingual (Afrikaans and English)

Education

Diploma or B.Com degree in Accounting | Finance

Job description

Accountant

Appointment : Full-time position

Locations : Sunderland Ridge, Centurion

Salary : R30 000 CTC per month

Benefits : None

Qualifications

Diploma or B.Com degree in Accounting | Finance

Job Description

Financial Reporting : Preparing and analyzing accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements (P&L), and cash flow statements, in compliance with regulations.

Previous accountant experience and essential requirement.

Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.

Bookkeeping & Record Keeping : Managing all accounting transactions, including recording journal entries, processing accounts payable / receivable, and maintaining the general ledger.

Reconciliations and Closings : Performing regular account reconciliations (bank, credit card, etc.), and managing the timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.

Tax Compliance

Computing and preparing tax returns (individual and / or corporate) and ensuring all tax payments and filings comply with local, state, and federal laws.

Auditing and Controls : Conducting internal audits or assisting external auditors, and developing and maintaining strong internal financial controls to safeguard assets and ensure data accuracy.

Budgeting and Forecasting : Collaborating with management to prepare budgets and financial forecasts, and conducting variance analysis to compare actual performance against targets.

Financial Analysis

Analyzing financial data to identify trends, costs, and risks, and providing strategic insights and recommendations to management for cost reduction and profitability enhancement.

Preferred Skills

• Bilingual (Afrikaans and English)

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