Accountant

SET Recruitment Consultants; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accountant in Bedfordview. The role involves financial reporting, tax management, audit assistance, and handling foreign transactions. The ideal candidate must possess a B Com Degree in accounting and at least three years of relevant experience. Skills in IFRS, tax legislation, and advanced Excel are essential. The company offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for career advancement in finance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in accounting.
• Proficiency in IFRS and Tax legislation.
• Advanced Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with audits and compliance.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Manage foreign invoices and reconciliations.

Skills

B Com Degree in accounting

3 years or more relevant experience

IFRS

Tax Act (Vat, tax & customs)

Microsoft Office (advanced Excel, 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