Accountant

SET Recruitment Consultants; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Accountant to join a high-performance finance team. Responsibilities include financial management, preparing VAT returns, and assisting with audits. Ideal candidates should possess a B Com degree and 3+ years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of IFRS is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3 years or more relevant experience in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with external and other audits.
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns.
• Capture foreign invoices and reconcile accounts.

Skills

IFRS

Tax Act (Vat, tax & customs)

Microsoft Office (Excel advanced, Intermediate Word)

Education

B Com Degree in accounting

Tools

Accounting system (iScala)

Job description

Overview

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