Accountant and Internal Auditor

Aspire Recruiting (PTY) LTD; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Recruiting (PTY) LTD is assisting clients in Bloemfontein to fill an Accountant and Internal Auditor position. The role covers comprehensive financial accounting, month-end reporting, SARS compliance, and internal audits across the organisation.

The successful candidate will have a BCom (Accounting or Accounting Science) with SAICA/SAIPA articles and at least two years post-articles experience in accounting and two years of auditing exposure. Valid SA driver's licence required.

Qualifications

• Education: Grade 12 (NQF 4) plus a completed BCom Accounting or BCompt Accounting Science degree.
• Articles: Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years post-articles financial accounting experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years auditing experience (internal audit or operational review exposure preferred).
• Driver’s Licence: Valid South African driver's licence with own reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile bank statements, petty cash, pay-cards, credit cards, and cash-clearing accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and review balance sheet, control accounts, and salary ledger reconciliations.
• Manage intergroup accounts, including balancing loan accounts, calculating interest journals, and verifying intergroup debtor and creditor balances.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, review age analyses, manage supplier queries, and issue credit/return-to-supplier notes.
• Maintain and administer the Fixed Asset Register and related insurance coverages.
• Monitor inventory, reconcile packaging materials, raw materials, diesel, and finished goods, and investigate stock variances across locations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, cash flow reports, accruals, and Annual Financial Statements (AFS) on CaseWare in compliance with IFRS for SMEs.
• VAT reconciliations and submit EMP201 and VAT returns via SARS e-Filing.
• Calculate and submit Corporate Income Tax (CIT) and Provisional Tax (IRP6) returns, ensuring strict adherence to statutory deadlines.
• Ensure strict adherence to statutory accounting standards, SARS regulations, and relevant operational compliance standards.
• Formulate, implement, and maintain the annual Internal Audit plan and operational methodologies.
• Execute risk-based audit fieldwork across financial and operational workflows.
• Assess internal control design effectiveness, identify control weaknesses, and conduct ad-hoc risk investigations.
• Compile and distribute monthly audit reports with actionable findings and track management's implementation of corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Professional integrity

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12 (NQF 4)

BCom Accounting

BCompt Accounting Science

SAICA articles

SAIPA articles

Tools

Pastel Accounting

Pastel Evolution

MS Excel

CaseWare

SARS e-Filing

EasyFile

C-Works

Granite

SharePoint

Job description

Position Overview

Our Client is seeking an experienced Accountant and Internal Auditor to manage comprehensive financial accounting, reporting, compliance, and internal audit functions across the organisation. This dual-focus role entails executing core day-to-day accounting operations, statutory SARS compliance, and month-end reporting, while independently conducting internal operational and risk-based audits to strengthen governance and control processes.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Month-End Reporting

• Process and reconcile bank statements, petty cash, pay-cards, credit cards, and cash-clearing accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies.

• Prepare and review balance sheet, control accounts, and salary ledger reconciliations.

• Manage intergroup accounts, including balancing loan accounts, calculating interest journals, and verifying intergroup debtor and creditor balances.

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, review age analyses, manage supplier queries, and issue credit/return-to-supplier notes.

• Maintain and administer the Fixed Asset Register and related insurance coverages.

• Monitor inventory, reconcile packaging materials, raw materials, diesel, and finished goods, and investigate stock variances across locations.

• Prepare monthly management accounts, cash flow reports, accruals, and Annual Financial Statements (AFS) on CaseWare in compliance with IFRS for SMEs.

Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Conduct VAT reconciliations and submit EMP201 and VAT returns via SARS e-Filing.

• Calculate and submit Corporate Income Tax (CIT) and Provisional Tax (IRP6) returns, ensuring strict adherence to statutory deadlines.

• Ensure strict adherence to statutory accounting standards, SARS regulations, and relevant operational compliance standards.

Internal Audit & Risk Governance

• Formulate, implement, and maintain the annual Internal Audit plan and operational methodologies.

• Execute risk-based audit fieldwork across financial and operational workflows.

• Assess internal control design effectiveness, identify control weaknesses, and conduct ad-hoc risk investigations.

• Compile and distribute monthly audit reports with actionable findings and track management's implementation of corrective actions.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Grade 12 (NQF 4) plus a completed BCom Accounting or BCompt Accounting Science degree.

• Articles: Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles.

• Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years post-articles financial accounting experience.

  • Minimum of 2 years auditing experience (internal audit or operational review exposure preferred).

• Driver’s Licence: Valid South African driver's licence with own reliable transport.

Technical Competencies:

• Advanced proficiency in Pastel Accounting / Pastel Evolution and MS Office (especially Excel).

• Demonstrated proficiency with CaseWare, SARS e-Filing, and EasyFile.

• Strong knowledge of IFRS for SMEs, VAT regulations, Corporate Income Tax, and credit management principles.

• Familiarity with ERP/inventory systems (e.g., C-Works, Granite, SharePoint) is advantageous.

Behavioral Attributes:

• High degree of professional integrity, confidentiality, and sound ethical standards.

• Analytical thinker with strong complex problem-solving abilities and high quantitative aptitude.

• Meticulous attention to detail and strong time management skills under tight month-end deadlines.

• Professional written and verbal communication skills.