Accountant

Creative Leadership Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Gauteng is seeking an experienced accounting professional to oversee financial management for subsidiary entities. The role involves assisting the Financial Manager, preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with local taxes, and coordinating accounting functions. Ideal candidates will have a BCom Financial Accounting degree, 3-5 years of experience, and strong knowledge of accounting software.

Qualifications

• Completed SAICA / SAIPA articles.
• 3-5 years experience in a similar accounting role.
• Proficient in Afrikaans and English.
• Own transport and license.

Responsibilities

• Reporting directly to the Financial Manager and acting as 2IC.
• Overseeing the full financial and operational management.
• Preparing and submitting local tax returns.
• Compiling Annual Financial Statements according to regulatory standards.

Skills

Sage Evolution

Pastel Partner (Sage 50c)

Draftworx

SimplePay

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

BCom Financial Accounting Degree

Job description

Requirements

Minimum education (essential) :

BCom Financial Accounting Degree

Minimum applicable experience (years) :

Completed SAICA / SAIPA articles

3-5 years experience in a similar accounting role

Required nature of experience :

Assisting Financial Manager in a corporate accounting environment

Preparing and reviewing financial statements and management reports

Handling statutory compliance including VAT, PAYE, UIF, and other local taxes

Experience with audits, reconciliations, and internal control processes

Skills and Knowledge (essential) :

Intermediate to expert knowledge of Sage Evolution and Pastel Partner (Sage 50c)

Basic knowledge of Draftworx and SimplePay (willingness to learn required)

Understanding of e-Filing for tax submissions

Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills

Other

Proficient in Afrikaans and English

Own transport and license

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Financial Manager and acting as 2IC

Overseeing the full financial and operational management of several subsidiary entities within the group.

Assisting Executive Directors with personal income taxes and provisional tax submissions

Assisting the Financial Manager with posting bank transactions and processing journal entries

Reviewing expenses, payroll records, and capturing payroll data

Coordinating accounting functions and programs

Collaborating with other departments (Dispatch, Receiving, Debtors, Creditors, Legal)

Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts

Preparing and submitting weekly and monthly reports

Assisting with annual audit preparations and resolving audit findings

Maintaining asset register and assisting with stock take audits

Preparing and submitting local tax returns and statutory requirements (VAT, PAYE, UIF, Workmans Compensation, IRP5, IRP6, EMP, etc.)

Preparing budgets, financial analysis, and monthly management reports

Revenue projections and expenditure forecasting

Assisting with annual BBBEE audit preparations

Supervising accounting staff where required

Compiling Annual Financial Statements according to regulatory standards (IFRS, IFRS for SME, IAS)

Providing general assistance to Financial Manager and / or Directors

Any other duties as required from time to time