Accountant - East Rand

Ellahi Consulting; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic firm in the automotive industry is seeking a skilled Accountant to join their team. This role involves providing crucial financial management and accurate reporting, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and maintaining effective internal controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, with at least three years of experience and a relevant degree. You will be responsible for preparing monthly financial reports, managing the performance of the finance team, and ensuring all financial activities are conducted efficiently and accurately. Join this innovative company and contribute to its financial success while enjoying a range of benefits including a company car and medical aid contributions.

Benefits

Company Car

Company Cell phone

Leave (15 days)

Fuel

Medical aid contribution (50%)

Provident fund contribution (9%)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an Accountant with strong financial management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process monthly journal entries and maintain fixed assets.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and timely submission of reports.

Skills

Financial Management

Accounting Principles

Tax Compliance

Variance Analysis

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Financial Software

Excel

Job description

Industry : Automotive

Location : Isando, Johannesburg

Salary : Basic : R35k – R40k

Employment Equity position

Benefits : Company Car, Company Cell phone, Leave (15 days), Fuel, Company contribution towards medical aid – 50%, Company contribution towards Provident fund – 9%

Introduction

The accountant will be responsible for providing financial management and timely and accurate financial information.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance-related degree.

Minimum Requirements

1. Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
2. Valid, unendorsed driver's license.
3. A minimum of 3 years' experience as an Accountant.

Duties & Responsibilities (included But Not Limited To)

1. Ensure all sub-ledgers / systems are closed as per agreed deadlines.
2. Preparation and processing of all standard monthly journal entries.
3. Maintenance of fixed assets.
4. Recording of fixed asset movements and preparation of the fixed assets reconciliation.
5. Ensure all month-end journals are prepared accurately and timeously with relevant supporting documents.
6. Assist the Senior Accountant in the preparation of the month-end flash and address all queries timeously.
7. Accurately and timely prepare the management accounts, ensuring all variances are investigated and resolved.
8. Ensure that all balance sheet account reconciliations are prepared and submitted for review timeously.
9. Timely and accurate submission of consolidated monthly reports.
10. Ensure timely close of all systems at month-end.
11. Preparation of monthly financial overview reporting including variance analysis against budget and prior year, providing explanations and business solutions to help mitigate the risks.
12. Identify, investigate, and analyze factors influencing business performance.
13. Ensure compliance with all tax laws and regulations.
14. Ensure Tax / VAT returns are prepared and submitted for review before submission to the relevant revenue authority.
15. Ensure that once approved, all returns are submitted within revenue authority timelines.
16. Monthly review of the revenue authority Statement of Account to ensure any penalties / interest levied are immediately addressed with management.
17. Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
18. Ensure compliance with the delegation of authority matrix.
19. Ensure compliance with the Transfer pricing policy document.
20. Ensure minimum control standards are complied with.
21. Assist in the preparation of quarterly risk management packs.
22. Ensure internal controls and systems are effective and efficient.
23. Co-ordinate and maintain company contracts register.
24. Actively manage the performance of the finance team through the performance management process framework as agreed with the Financial Manager.
25. Allocate tasks appropriately and provide support.
26. Provide support to the finance team in the completion of routine tasks and deliverables.
27. Address any areas of improvement identified with the Financial Manager.
28. Provide timely guidance and feedback to finance team members to ensure that responsibilities and tasks are fulfilled on time.
29. Ensure the finance team is compliant with company HR policies and procedures.
30. Assist the finance team to ensure the timely, accurate, and complete submission of audit requests to auditors.
31. Ensure short turnaround time to resolution of audit queries so that audit timelines are met.
32. Ensure year-end packs and supporting schedules are completed accurately and submitted within deadlines.
33. Manage company document storage in line with legislative requirements.