Accountant

University of Fort Hare; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving real estate company in Somerset West is seeking a financial controller/accountant to oversee crucial financial operations. The ideal candidate will handle bookkeeping, manage payroll, ensure compliance with statutory submissions, and possess advanced Excel skills. This role promises to be integral to the company's ongoing success.

Qualifications

• Post matric accounting qualification required.
• Saipa Articles will be advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills including experience with formulas.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping up to Trial Balance, managing creditors and debtors.
• Preparing and reviewing monthly reconciliations, ensuring timely VAT submissions.
• Handling payroll responsibilities and managing HR admin tasks.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Post matric accounting qualification

Saipa Articles

Tools

Xero

PaySpace

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

Job description

Somerset West – My client, a thriving real estate company, dedicated to excellence in every facet of their operations, is seeking to employ a financial controller / accountant to join their team who will help ensure the continued success of the company's ventures.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Bookkeeping up to Trial Balance
• Managing Creditors and Debtors
• Compiling month end packs
• Handling trust accounts with precision
• Utilizing banking experience to streamline financial transactions
• Preparing and reviewing monthly reconciliations for various departments
• Ensuring timely and accurate VAT submissions
• Conducting Audit reconciliations and preparation
• Experience in cash flow management and budgeting is advantageous
• Property industry experience is desirable
• Handling payroll responsibilities on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Managing statutory submissions including EMP201, 501’s WCA and UIF
• Overseeing leave and HR admin tasks

Requirements include:

• Post matric accounting qualification
• Saipa Articles will be advantageous
• Knowledge in the following Systems: Xero, PaySpace and Microsoft Office
• Advanced Excel skills including experience with formulas
• Highly motivated, detail orientated team player
• Problem solving skills
• Deadline driven mindset