Accountant

Communicate Ct; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Durban is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their dynamic team. The role involves managing cash books, bank reconciliations, payroll processing, and compliance with tax regulations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor of Commerce degree and experience with SAGE 200 Evolution. Strong verbal communication and attention to detail are essential. This position offers a full-time contract in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years proven experience at a minimum.
• Bachelor of Commerce degree and/or completed SAICA/SAIPA Articles preferred.
• Excellent verbal communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing multiple cash books and bank reconciliations.
• Allocate debtor receipts & creditor payments.
• Reconcile manual MS Excel Attendance register.
• Process Sage VIP monthly payroll.
• Prepare offers and contracts for approval.

Skills

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

Microsoft Excel

SAGE 200 Evolution

Time Management and Prioritization

Verbal Communication

Planning and Organizing

Team Player

Education

Bachelor of Commerce degree

Completed SAICA / SAIPA Articles

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAGE VIP

Job description

Overview

Are you detail-obsessed, organised and ready to bring your A-game to a dynamic team? We\'re looking for an Accountant who communicates like a pro— whether its emails, meetings or a quick chat over coffee. If you love keeping things professional with a dash of fun we’d love to meet you!

Job Description

• Preparing multiple cash books and bank reconciliations.
• Allocate debtor receipts & creditor payments. Attending to ad-hoc accounting and HR queries.
• Reconcile manual MS Excel Attendance register / Biometrics to Sage ESS leave applications.
• Sage VIP monthly payroll processing (3 Entities - 4 Branches) from MS Excel schedules.
• Extracting and submitting EMP201 and loading payments x 3 entities.
• Prepare offers and contracts for approval and onboarding.
• Loading monthly payslips and IRP5s on ESS x 3 entities.
• Creating FNB OBE payroll import file x 3 entities.
• Monthly UIF declarations - via VIP.
• Extracting CTC reports from VIP in MS Excel.
• Reconciliation of staff loans and medical aid to Sage.
• Complete and submit IRP5s after interim and annual EMP501 reconciliation on e-filing.
• Submission of CIPC annual returns and processing any changes.
• Preparing VAT (VAT201) and provisional tax (IRP6) calculations for submission.
• Extract Tax clearance certificates and review notices on e-filing.
• Annual submission of COIDA returns online.
• Capture cash books & bond statements for 3 x Investment Property and 2 x Retail entities.
• Updating Asset registers and processing depreciation for 3 x Investment Property entities.
• Extract monthly Retail management accounts in MS Excel for 5 entities.

Skills & Experience

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Microsoft Excel, SAGE 200 Evolution
• IQ and Premier payroll would be advantageous
• Time Management and Prioritization
• Verbal Communication
• Planning and Organizing
• Team Player

Qualifications

• 2-3 years proven experience at a minimum
• Bachelor of Commerce degree and / or completed SAICA / SAIPA Articles would be preferred but not required
• Excellent verbal communication and team collaboration skills

Contact

Contact Aileen Abrahams via email. Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile and view all our Financial recruitment vacancies.

Notes

If you have not had any response in two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database and we will connect with you with any other suitable roles or positions.

Key Skills

• Internal Audit,Accounting Tally,General Ledger Accounting,External Audit,Microsoft Excel,PMP,Financial Accounting,Financial Analysis,Payroll,Financial Reconciliation,Financial statement,Accounting and Finance,ACCA,CPA,Financial Reporting

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1