Accountant

University of Fort Hare; Tzaneen; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage financial reviews, monthly accounting, and tax compliance. Candidates should have a related Bachelor’s Degree, 3-5 years’ experience, and be fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English. Proficiency in Xero, Caseware, and payroll processing is an advantage. This role involves preparing financial statements and ensuring effective financial management across multiple entities.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years' experience post Articles.
• SAIPA registered will be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process accounting records for multiple entities.
• Perform bank reconciliation for various accounts.
• Formulate accounting policies when needed.
• Prepare and submit all statutory reports and returns.
• Assist trainees with day-to-day queries.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Bilingual in Afrikaans and English

Payroll experience

Xero experience

Caseware experience

GreatSoft experience

Education

Related bachelor’s degree

Job description

HOEDSPRUIT

Our client, an established auditing and accounting firm is seeking a detail‑oriented and experienced Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a related Bachelor’s Degree and 3–5 years’ experience post Articles. SAIPA registered will be highly advantageous.

The focus of this is on financial reviews, monthly accounting, and tax compliance. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering accurate, timely financial insights that drive business decisions.

Requirements / Specification:

• Related bachelor’s degree
• 3 – 5 years' experience post Articles
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English
• SAIPA registered will be highly advantageous.
• Payroll experiences will be advantageous
• Xero and Caseware experiences will be advantageous
• Experience in working on GreatSoft will be highly advantageous.

Primary Outcomes:

• Your main duties will include processing accounting records for multiple entities.
• Perform bank reconciliation (Current account, salaries account, client account, call account, and petty cash account).
• Formulate accounting policies when needed.
• Uploading of bank confirmations for clients.
• Process source documents e.g. cashbooks, debtors, creditors etc.
• Arrange weekly, monthly, quarterly and year‑end reports.
• Processing of all purchase invoices (processing of accounting records).
• Distributing bank statements to relevant parties
• You will also be responsible for the monthly payroll
• Submit monthly UFilling and E-Filing (EMP201) reports & submit annual and bi-annual returns (EMP501)
• Process, Submit and Pay all third parties’ payments (Medical Aid, Provident Fund, Group life)
• Statutory tax functions e.g. UIF, WCA registrations
• Compile documents for audit / review for multiple entities
• Preparation of financial statements for multiple entities
• Office and facilities management
• Point of contact for all maintenance of the building (Aircons, lift, plumbing, gates etc.)
• Assist trainees with day-to-day queries.
• Provide training for trainees as and when needed