Accountant

Zealhr; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital health company in Pretoria seeks an Accountant to manage the full accounting function, assist with financial reporting, and ensure statutory compliance. The ideal candidate will have an Accounting Degree or related financial qualification, with experience in bookkeeping up to trial balance and proficiency in accounting software. This full-time position offers a work-from-home option after probation and is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year post articles or 3 years experience without articles.
• Experience in commercial settings and full bookkeeping up to trial balance.
• Knowledge of inventory management and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the full accounting function up to trial balance.
• Manage credit card and cash transactions, and prepare month-end reports.
• Liaise with sales team regarding debtor queries and ensure compliance.

Skills

Accounting Software

Microsoft Excel

Financial Accounting Principles

Regulatory Compliance

Audits Processes

Education

Accounting Degree

Honours Degree in Accounting

Tools

Pastel

Xero

Job description

Job Description

ACCOUNTANT

INTRODUCTION :

An exciting opportunity has become available within the medical technology and devices industry for a n Accountant . Our client is an impact-driven digital health company passionate about affordable access to healthy hearing for everyone everywhere. This is an opportunity to be part of making a change and impacting human lives.

The position is based in Pretoria East.

Remote Working :

2 days work-from-home in line with Company Policy (only applicable after probation is successfully passed)

PURPOSE :

Responsible forthe full accounting function up to trial balance which includes supporting the Financial Manager with the accounting functions month end procedures year-end and statutory requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Minimum education (essential) :

Accounting Degree or related Financial Degree

Minimum education (desirable) :

Honours Degree in Accounting

Minimum applicable experience (years) :

• 1 year s post articles
• 3 years (without articles)

Required nature of experience

Commercial experience

Full bookkeeping experience up to trial balance (Including debtors management creditors / supplier management general ledger)

Inventory Management

Statutory compliance

Financial accounting

Financial reporting

Beneficial if articles were completed at an accounting firm

Skills and Knowledge (essential)

Accounting Software ( ie Pastel / Xero)

Microsoft Excel

Financial accounting principles

Regulatory compliance

Audits processes

Bank Management 15%

Process reconcile allocate and capture cash transactions and cash equivalents.

Communicate payments to relevant departments.

Upload all relevant electronic documents to the accounting system.

Liaise with banks on a continuous basis.

Load payments on various banks.

Reconcile credit card transactions and upload all supporting documentation on Xero.

Month End Reporting 45%

Reconcile and review monthly journals and ensure supporting documents are kept.

Reconcile intercompany invoicing and reconciliations.

Reconcile all ledgers (supplier debtors and general ledger) to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Reconcile VAT reports.

Assist with preparation of statutory reports.

Upload payroll payments.

Upload payroll journals on Xero and prepare for the month end.

Calculate and reconcile sales commission.

Prepare and reconcile profit and loss / income statements.

Prepare and reconcile balance sheet statements.

Prepare and reconcile age analysis for creditors and debtors on a monthly basis.

Provide necessary reports to management on a monthly basis.

Report on expenses as and when required.

Assist with month end reporting.

Assist with annual reporting.

Assist with annual audits.

Cash Management 5%

Manage Credit Cards to ensure sufficient funds and operations thereof.

Assist with managing all inward and outward Forex payments.

Customers (Debtors) Management 10%

Liaise with the sales team and assist with accounting queries on invoices.

Manage debtors collection process and keep age analysis up to date.

Handle queries from the Sales Department.

Issue all credit notes are processed accurately and timeously.

Ensure proper supporting documents are kept for all Invoices raised.

Issue all invoices & statements accurately and timeously when required.

Allocate and reconcile payments received from customers.

Suppliers (Creditors) Management 10%

Ensure supplier payment allocation is accurate.

Conduct monthly reconciliation of creditors for payment.

Manage and reconcile all suppliers monthly.

Prepare a payment file and submit payments for approval.

Ensure completeness and accuracy of supplier payments.

Ensure supplier information is correct and up to date on Xero.

Ensure completeness of suppliers invoices monthly.

Correspond with suppliers as and when required.

Inventory Management 5%

Assist and monitor inventory stock take on a monthly basis . .

Ensure stock and system stock reconciliation monthly .

Accounting Administration 5%

Update fixed asset register timeously.

Provide updated list of fixed assets to Senior Accountant for Insurance purposes. n monthly basis.

Reconcile fixed asset register to general ledger and insurance policy.

Conduct bi-annual audit of asset register.

Ensure all statutory requirements are met (tax clearance certificates company details BBBEE).

Ensure company details are up to date with suppliers bank and regulatory authorities.

Conduct general system audits as and when required.

QMS 5%

Ensure that QMS guidelines are adhered to.

Ensure that all supporting documents are kept to date.

Ensure that all processes are kept relevant.

This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities and is subject to change depending on changing business requirements. Employees will be consulted on any changes. Employees performance will be reviewed based on the agreed upon you do not hear from us within 30 days please consider your application unsuccessful.

Key Skills

Internal Audit,Accounting Tally,General Ledger Accounting,External Audit,Microsoft Excel,PMP,Financial Accounting,Financial Analysis,Payroll,Financial Recouncilation,Financial statement,Accounting and Finance,ACCA,CPA,Financial Reporting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1