Accountant

Communicate Engineering; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial staffing firm based in Durban is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and organized, responsible for preparing cash books, processing payroll, and various accounting tasks. A Bachelor of Commerce degree and experience with Sage VIP Payroll are preferred. This full-time role requires 2-3 years of accounting experience and strong proficiency in Excel. Join a team where communication is key and professionalism meets fun.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years proven experience minimum.
• Excellent verbal communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing multiple cash books and bank reconciliations.
• Allocating debtor receipts and creditor payments.
• Processing monthly payroll for 3 entities.
• Preparing VAT and provisional tax calculations for submission.

Skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Sage 200 Evolution

Time management

Verbal communication skills

Planning and organizing

Team player attitude

Education

Bachelor of Commerce degree

Completed SAICA/SAIPA Articles

Tools

Sage VIP Payroll

IQ and Premier payroll

MS Excel

Job description

Reference : CFA020614-AIA-1

Brief Description

Are you detail-obsessed, organized, and ready to bring your A-game to a dynamic team? We're looking for an Accountant who communicates like a pro, whether via 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!

Duties & Responsibilities

Job Description :

• Preparing multiple cash books and bank reconciliations.
• Allocating debtor receipts and creditor payments.
• Attending to ad-hoc accounting and HR queries.
• Reconciling 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 for 3 entities.
• Preparing offers and contracts for approval and onboarding.
• Loading monthly payslips and IRP5s on ESS for 3 entities.
• Creating FNB OBE payroll import files for 3 entities.
• Monthly UIF declarations via VIP.
• Extracting CTC reports from VIP in MS Excel.
• Reconciling staff loans and medical aid to Sage.
• Completing and submitting IRP5s after interim and annual EMP501 reconciliation on e-filing.
• Submitting CIPC annual returns and processing any changes.
• Preparing VAT (VAT201) and provisional tax (IRP6) calculations for submission.
• Extracting tax clearance certificates and reviewing notices on e-filing.
• Annual submission of COIDA returns online.
• Capturing cash books and bond statements for 3 investment property and 2 retail entities.
• Updating asset registers and processing depreciation for 3 investment property entities.
• Extracting monthly retail management accounts in MS Excel for 5 entities.

Skills & Experience :

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Sage 200 Evolution.
• IQ and Premier payroll experience would be advantageous.
• Time management and prioritization skills.
• Verbal communication skills.
• Planning and organizing abilities.
• Team player attitude.

Qualifications :

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

Contact: Aileen Abrahams

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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 : 2-3 years

Vacancy : 1