Accountant

Pronel Personnel; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a diligent Accountant to enhance their financial team. This role involves daily processing of cash books, bank reconciliations, and monthly payroll management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Commerce Degree and 2-3 years of proven experience in accounting. You'll be responsible for preparing financial reports, managing payroll systems, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Join a dynamic team where your skills in accounting software and communication will make a significant impact on the company's financial health and success.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years proven experience in accounting roles.
• Completed SAICA Articles and clear criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Daily processing of cash books and bank reconciliations.
• Monthly payroll processing and reporting using SAGE VIP.
• Preparation of annual returns and tax clearance certificates.

Skills

Communication Skills

Accounting Skills

Microsoft Excel

SAGE 200 Evolution

Premier Payroll

Education

Bachelor of Commerce Degree

Tools

SAGE VIP

Excel

Job description

A company based in Pietermaritzburg is looking for an Accountant to join their team.

REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor of Commerce Degree
• Must have 2 - 3 years proven experience
• Must have a clear criminal and credit record
• Completed SAICA Articles
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of SAGE 200 Evolution
• Knowledge of Premier Payroll will be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbally

RESPONSIBILITIES

Daily processing:

• Preparing cash books, bank recons, cash float & petty cash.
• Allocations of receipts/payments.
• Attending to ad-hoc accounting and HR queries.

Weekly Processing:

• Reconcile Attendance register to ESS leave applications and follow up on queries.

Fleet Card:

• Ordering of new and cancellation of Wesbank fleet cards via online portal.

Monthly processing / Reporting:

• Sage VIP monthly payroll processing x 4 from Excel schedules.
• Review commission forms for Payroll input.
• Extracting and submitting EMP201 and load payments x3 companies.
• Prepare offers and contracts for approval and on-boarding.
• Submission of Sanlam Pension contributions online.
• Reconcile Discovery Medical aid / Vitality statement to payroll.
• Submission of Discovery Group Life contribution schedule in excel.
• Loading monthly payslips and IRP5's on ESS x 4 companies.
• Creating FNB OBE payroll import file x 4 companies.
• Monthly UIF declarations - via VIP.
• Extracting CTC reports from VIP.
• Reconcile Staff loans to ledger.

Yearly / Bi-annual:

• Complete and submit IRP5 at year end and Bi-annual.
• Submission of CIPC annual returns and processing changes.
• Extract Tax clearance certificates when required.
• Annual submission of Coida return online.

Accounting:

• Capture bank & bond statements for Investment properties x 4.
• Updating asset register.
• Monthly management accounts (Retail).