Accountant

Pillango Placements; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking an experienced accountant to manage and capture financial records, ensuring compliance with regulations. The role involves overseeing monthly accounting processes, managing VAT and payroll compliance, and contributing to process improvements. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of accounting principles and experience in a diverse client environment, with a preference for SAIPA registration.

Qualifications

• SAIPA registered preferred.
• Experience in full accounting function for diverse clients.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SARS processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly accounting processes and manage VAT compliance.
• Administer payroll processing and oversee payroll taxes.
• Ensure statutory compliance and contribute to process improvement.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting principles

Knowledge of regulatory requirements

Leadership qualities

Education

Accounting degree

SAIPA registration

Tools

Caseware working papers

Xero accounting Software

Simplepay

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Managing and capturing financial records to ensure accuracy, compliance with regulations, and to advise on informed business

decisions.

Duties :

Oversee Monthly Accounting Processes.

Manage VAT Compliance.

Administer Payroll Processing.

Oversee Payroll Taxes.

Manage Income and Provisional Tax.

Handle SARS Processes (Disputes and Registrations).

Ensure Statutory Compliance.

Contribute to Process Improvement.

Ad Hoc Accounting Tasks.

Ensure Compliance with Regulatory Changes.

Minimum Requirements :

Professional Qualification : SAIPA registered is preferred.

Experience : Must have experience in performing the full accounting function for a diverse client base, including : Account Processing, Management Accounts, VAT, Payroll, Income / Provisional Tax, Financial Statements Compilations, SARS processes and Statutory work.

Education : Accounting degree preferred. SAIPA articles must be complete.

Additional Requirements :

Knowledge : Strong knowledge of accounting principles, (IFRS for SMEs), regulatory requirements and dealings with SARS (E-filing).

Technical Skills : Experience using Caseware working papers for drafting AFS, Xero accounting Software, Simplepay and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Transport : Must have own reliable vehicle.

Languages : Prefer Afrikaans home language (clients and company culture).

Other Requirements : Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and demonstrate leadership qualities.

NOTE - We ONLY accept online applications. We do not consider direct applications via Whatsapp or email.

SALARY DISCLAIMER :

• The proposed salary for the role is R25k - R32k per month, but the option remains with the client to offer any market related salary considering the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.