Accountant

Tower Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Durban is seeking an Accountant to ensure effective financial control and generate accurate financial reports. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, preferably with a BCom Finance or Accounting qualification. Responsibilities include management of the budget process, forex analysis, and assisting with audits. The role demands proficiency in MS Office and offers a crucial opportunity to contribute to the company’s financial operations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related experience.
• Relevant financial qualification preferred, articles an advantage.
• Intermediate MS Office skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective financial control and monitoring.
• Create and maintain a strong control environment.
• Support the business during the budget process.
• Perform forex analysis and creditor management.
• Control stock and manage general ledger.
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports for management.
• Assist with quarterly and annual audits.
• Manage tax and prepare monthly VAT returns.

Skills

Financial reporting

Financial control

Budgeting support

Creditor management

Stock control

Tax management

Education

BCom Finance or Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Purpose of the job :

As the Accountant for their division, the primary purpose of the role is to partner with the business to ensure effective financial control and to generate accurate, timely financial reports for customers and external stakeholders in line with internal and external reporting requirements and deadlines.

Experiential and Educational requirements :

3-5 Years related Experience, relevant financial qualification (BCom Finance or accounting, with articles an advantage)

MS Office : Intermediate

Essential duties and responsibilities :

Effective financial control and monitoring of the division in all aspects

Create and maintain a strong control environment

Support to business on the budget process

Forex analysis

Liaise with Internal customers to ensure high service delivery and support at all times

Creditor management

Stock control

General ledger control – including manual calculations and processes

Prepare weekly / monthly reporting to management

Assist with the quarterly & annual audits

Tax management and preparation of monthly VAT return