Accountant

Set Consulting; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A finance consulting firm in Bedfordview is seeking an Accountant to manage financial reporting, audits, and tax compliance. The ideal candidate will have a B Com degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing foreign creditors, preparing VAT returns, and compiling financial reports. This role offers opportunities for career advancement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in accounting.
• Ability to assist with audits and tax preparations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with external audits and financial reporting.
• Compile financial information and prepare cash reports.
• Manage foreign creditors and prepare VAT returns.

Skills

IFRS

Tax Act (Vat, tax & customs)

Microsoft Office (Excel advanced, Intermediate Word)

Education

B Com Degree in accounting

Tools

iScala

Job description

ROLE

Accountant

LOCATION

Bedfordview

DEPARTMENT

Finance

REPORTING TO

Finance Manager

We currently have exciting opportunities for candidates who wish to advance their career within a fast paced, high performance environment.

Requirements

• B Com Degree in accounting (Minimum)
• 3 years or more relevant experience
• IFRS
• Tax Act (Vat, tax & customs)
• Microsoft Office (excel advance, Intermediate Word)

Responsibilities

• Assisting with external and other audits
• Company related tax (Vat, tax & customs, etc)
• Treasury & forex responsibility
• Compile ad-hoc Financial information
• Forecasting
• Balance sheet Reconciliation preparation

Financial management

• Review of departmental Income Statement expenses and investigating / resolving variances
• Practice good Corporate Governance

Reporting / General Ledger

• Manage Provisions and Accruals
• Preparation and processing of journals
• Compile Stat SA reports
• Ensure all local reporting requirements are met accurately and timeously
• Ensure all aspects of the business are accounted for properly and in accordance with IFRS for SMEs
• Preparation of Balance Sheet Reconciliation

Treasury

• Preparation of daily cash reports with 12 months cash forecast
• Daily update of FX rates in accounting system (iScala)
• Revaluate foreign creditors, debtors and bank accounts
• Manage Forex risk & Purchase Foreign Exchange Contracts (FEC's)
• Manage the issuing, recording, reconciliation, replenishment, safeguarding, and accounting of petty cash

Company Tax

• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Assisting with preparation of annual tax packs, provisional tax calculations etc

Audits

• Assisting Preparation, the Audit File including all reconciliations, Balance Sheet Accounts and supporting documentation

Creditors

• Capture foreign invoices
• Prepare reconciliation for payments
• Reconcile foreign bank accounts monthly
• Maintaining of foreign creditors Masterfile (Add suppliers and update suppliers’ information)

Fixed assets

• Maintenance of fixed assets register and tax assets register
• Calculation of deprecation and wear and tear for all assets

Competencies Required

• Adaptability
• Building and Maintaining Relationships
• Communication
• Financial Acumen
• Integrity
• Results Orientation
• Ability to complete projects timely (deadline driven) and accurately is critical
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects
• Systematic Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Be able to work independently and with a team
• Be able to work in overtime or put in extra hours when required