Accountant

hearX Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Pretoria seeks an experienced Accountant to manage the full accounting function, including month-end and year-end procedures. The ideal candidate will have a B.Com Accounting Degree and relevant experience, including proficiency in accounting software like Xero. This role offers 2 days of work-from-home after probation and involves significant financial reporting and compliance responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 1 year post articles or 3 years experience without articles.
• Full bookkeeping experience up to trial balance.
• Commercial experience and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full accounting function up to trial balance.
• Manage debtors and creditors, ensuring accurate payments.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and assist with audits.

Skills

Accounting Software

Microsoft Excel

Financial accounting principles

Regulatory compliance

Audit processes

Education

B.Com Accounting Degree

Honours Degree in Accounting

Tools

Xero

Pastel

Job description

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

Responsible for the 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 Education (essential)

B.Com Accounting Degree or related Financial Degree

Minimum Education (desirable)

Honours Degree in Accounting

Minimum Applicable Experience (years)

• 1 year 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 (e.g., Pastel / Xero)
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial accounting principles
• Regulatory compliance
• Audit 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 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, general ledger) for accuracy and completeness.
• Reconcile VAT reports.
• Assist with statutory reports preparation.
• Upload payroll payments and journals on Xero.
• Calculate and reconcile sales commissions.
• Prepare and reconcile profit and loss/income statements and balance sheets.
• Prepare and reconcile age analysis for creditors and debtors monthly.
• Provide reports to management monthly.
• Report on expenses as needed.
• Assist with month-end and annual reporting, including audits.

Cash Management 5%

• Manage credit cards and ensure sufficient funds.
• Assist with inward and outward Forex payments.

Customers (Debtors) Management 10%

• Liaise with sales team and assist with invoice queries.
• Manage debtors collection and age analysis.
• Handle sales department queries.
• Process credit notes accurately and timely.
• Maintain supporting documents for invoices.
• Issue invoices and statements accurately and timely.
• Allocate and reconcile customer payments.

Suppliers (Creditors) Management 10%

• Ensure accurate supplier payment allocation.
• Reconcile creditors monthly.
• Manage supplier payments and update supplier information on Xero.

Inventory Management 5%

• Assist with monthly stock takes and reconciliation.

Accounting Administration 5%

• Update fixed asset register and insurance list monthly.
• Reconcile fixed assets and conduct bi-annual audits.
• Ensure statutory compliance (tax, BBBEE, company details).
• Maintain updated company details with stakeholders.

QMS 5%

• Adhere to QMS guidelines.
• Keep supporting documents current.
• Maintain relevant processes.

This job description is subject to change based on business needs. Employees will be consulted on any changes. Performance reviews will be based on agreed objectives. If you do not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.