Accountant

Isilumko Staffing (JHB); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented financial professional to oversee fixed asset management and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. In this role, you will manage month-end reporting, budgeting, and cash flow preparation while collaborating with various departments to maintain financial integrity. Your expertise in tax compliance and payroll management will be crucial as you navigate through audits and regulatory obligations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial health of a dynamic organization and play a key role in shaping strategic financial decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post articles experience required.
• Strong background in financial reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage fixed asset policy and records, ensuring compliance.
• Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for presentation.
• Conduct month-end reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Fixed Asset Management

Budgeting

Cash Flow Preparation

Tax Compliance

Payroll Management

Financial Reporting

Regulatory Compliance

Data Analysis

Education

Bcom Accounting Degree

SAICA or SAIPA articles

Job description

Responsible for fixed asset management, month end reporting, forecasts and budgeting, cash flow preparation and reporting, and accounting to trial balance as well as month end reporting.

Other responsibilities will include yearly external audits, tax compliance and reporting, payroll, bank and payment reconciliations, assisting the treasury department from time to time, and ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Maintenance of fixed asset policy and records, depreciation recognition and accounting entries
• Ensuring compliance with insurance policies and administrating claims and record keeping
• Managing and ensuring compliance with all expense requisitions and payments
• Annual budget preparation and presentation
• Quarterly forecast preparation and presentation
• Preparation of cash flow and working capital reporting
• Prepare, review and propose payroll for approval
• Responsible for intercompany accounts, reporting and intercompany re-billing
• Responsible for collection on all outstanding debtors and follow up queries
• Month end reporting and balance sheet reconciliations
• Cost control in line with budget/forecasts
• Responsible for daily creditors processing and data capturing
• Responsible for monthly creditors reconciliation and approvals
• Ensuring accurate bank payments are prepared each month
• Monthly analysis of P & L and providing analytical insight into movements and recommending revenue generation and cost control strategies
• Responsible for monthly reporting
• Statutory and regulatory compliance including but not limited to BBBEE audits
• Record keeping of key documentation and filing
• Responsible for audit reconciliations, files, etc. (annually)
• Other financial projects and investigations
• Responsible for ad hoc activities i.e. refund verification and cash collection
• Responsible for tax compliance and reporting
• Any other reasonable request or instruction (ad hoc duties)

Job Specific Capabilities and Experience:

Experience:

• Bcom Accounting Degree
• SAICA or SAIPA articles
• At least 2 years post articles experience