Accountant

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

Job summary

A fast-food franchise is seeking a skilled Accountant in Durban to manage financial reporting and compliance. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience, a sound understanding of financial functions, and proficiency in Sage 50/Pastel Evolution. Responsibilities include managing accounts, ensuring tax compliance, and overseeing budgets across multiple stores.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Hands-on approach to finance functions.
• Effective communication across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and interpret financial reports.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Ensure tax compliance and statutory regulations.
• Manage audit processes and financial statements.
• Conduct variance analysis and manage budgets.

Skills

Financial reporting

Tax compliance

Budget management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Sage 50/Pastel Evolution

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accountant who will ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial submissions. This pivotal role involves overseeing the preparation of financial reports prior to submission to the Financial Reporting Manager, managing operating capital, and driving excellence across the accounting function.

Responsibilities

• Financial reporting: Collate, prepare and interpret reports.
• Manage the accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.
• Ensuring tax compliance and compliance with statutory regulations.
• Managing the audit process and ensuring financial statements are completed.
• Managing budgets, variance analysis.
• Review store management accounts for 17 stores.
• Review cash ups: Verify cash banking, Mr D, Uber Eats, Yumbi and card reconciliations.
• Review VAT calculations and submit to FM for review.
• Accurate review of payments and timely submission throughout the month.
• Review FAR as per physical verifications.
• Overseeing store budgets.

Requirements

• 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Sound understanding of the finance function and a hands-on approach.
• 5 years’ experience on Sage 50/Pastel Evolution or similar system.
• Previous experience in the FMCG, Fast Food or Retail sectors.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation.