Accountant - Cape Town

Guardian Recruiting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage financial reporting and compliance in Cape Town. The candidate should have a diploma or degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in manufacturing. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and knowledge of South African Tax Law is essential. The role involves ensuring accuracy in financial statements, VAT returns, and maintaining a sound internal control environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in an Accountant role.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment is beneficial.
• Knowledge and experience in South African Tax Law and Fixed Asset Register.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all fixed asset purchases are recorded correctly.
• Raise month-end close journals accurately.
• Prepare Income Tax Returns and VAT returns.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Attention to Detail

Ability to work well under pressure

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant Diploma or degree

Job description

Job Specification

Provides financial information by maintaining and reconciling accounts and preparing reports

Responsibilities

• Fixed Asset month-end reporting: Ensure that all fixed asset purchases are recorded correctly in the general ledger and the fixed asset sub module reconciles to the general ledger on a monthly basis within the month end deadline.
• Account for the movement of fixed assets including the transfer and disposal of assets; ensure that all assets are accounted for in terms of the accounting policy.
• Ensure that no weaknesses are raised by the internal or external auditors reports.
• General ledger close: Raise month-end close journals which are accurate and complete within the month-end deadline.
• Monthly review of Income Statement ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Preparation of Monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations within the specified deadlines to ensure that the balance sheet is accurate and complete.
• Resolve Balance Sheet reconciling items before Month-End: Ensure that no weaknesses are raised by the internal or external auditors reports.
• Income TAX & VAT returns compliance: Prepares monthly tax computations and raises related journal entries; Preparation of Income Tax Returns; Preparation of Provisional Tax Payments; Preparation of VAT returns and ensure taxation compliance within legislation deadlines.
• Financial statements and compliance: Ensure that annual financial statements are completed within the agreed timeframes; Prepare annual statutory accounts and returns in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Keeps abreast of changes in international accounting standards and advises key stakeholders of changes; ensures that records meet legal & tax requirements.
• Maintains a sound internal control environment: Maintains accounting controls by following policies and procedures; complying with relevant legislation.
• Liaise with external auditors: Ensure information is readily available for review within the agreed timeframe; ensure no material errors or exceptions are identified; resolution of auditor issues in a timely manner.
• Ad hoc responsibilities related to financial processes.
• Reviewing and releasing supplier payments on a timely basis; reviewing and approving supplier invoices on the Procurement Portal.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Diploma or degree.
• At least 3–5 years experience in an Accountant role.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment would be hugely beneficial.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Financial background with Knowledge and experience in South African Tax Law and Fixed Asset Register knowledge.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; Attention to Detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure with effective prioritization and quick problem-solving orientation to achieve multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized, with the ability to adapt to change; effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Work independently as well as in a team; Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.

Notes

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