Accountant

Execustaff Recruiting Services; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa seeks a candidate with a B Com Degree in accounting and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The role involves assisting with audits, managing tax responsibilities, and ensuring compliance with IFRS. Strong skills in Microsoft Office and the ability to handle multiple projects are essential. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team in Johannesburg.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in financial management and reporting.
• Experience with company tax and preparation of VAT returns.
• Ability to prepare financial reconciliations and compile ad-hoc reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist with external and other audits.
• Manage provisions and accruals.
• Prepare and process journals for financial records.

Skills

B Com Degree in accounting

3 years or more relevant experience

Knowledge of IFRS

Tax Act knowledge (Vat, tax & customs)

Microsoft Office (Excel Advanced, Intermediate Word)

Education

B Com Degree in accounting

Tools

iScala accounting system

Job description

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