Accountant

University of Fort Hare; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

An established university located in Umhlanga, South Africa, is seeking a qualified Accountant to manage comprehensive accounting functions, including trial balance preparation and tax submission. The ideal candidate must possess a degree in Accounting and have at least 5 years of experience. Proficiency in Sage One Accounting and Payroll is essential, alongside excellent communication skills. This role offers the chance to work independently within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting is required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience is necessary.
• Proficiency in Sage One Accounting and Payroll is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform the full accounting function from source document to trial balance.
• Prepare full debtors, creditors, and cashbook functions up to control accounts.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ensure outstanding items are cleared timely.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts packs for all group companies.

Skills

Solid accounting experience

Tax legislation knowledge

Sage One Accounting proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage One Accounting

Sage Payroll

Job description

Umhlanga. Solid accounting and taxation experience with knowledge and experience working on Sage secures Accountant position. Ideal candidate will be dynamic and very capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform the full accounting function from source document to trial balance
• Prepare full debtors, creditors and cashbook functions up to control accounts
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ensure outstanding items are cleared timely
• Preparation of monthly management accounts packs for all group companies
• Prepare invoices to clients for all the group companies
• Prepare budgets and cash flow projections for various projects
• Ensure the correct application of IFRS for SME, accounting standards and tax legislation and the latest updates
• Submission of SARS returns for VAT, employee taxes (EMP201 and EMP501)
• Prepare tax computations for submission of provisional and income tax
• Perform all payroll duties and assist in the performance of HR duties
• Coordination of the BBBEE compliance verification audit
• Ensure company maintains statutory compliance, CIPC, COIDA, SAIA
• Develop financial internal control systems and monitor their implementation

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting
• Minimum 5 years’ experience
• Proficiency in Sage One Accounting and Payroll
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle essential

Apply: [e-mail]