Accountant (Fixed Term contract)

Job Description
We are seeking an Accountant to maintain accurate financial and tax reporting while adhering to managing and implementing accounting and reporting controls.

DUTIES

1. Preparation of annual financial statements for various companies
2. Preparation and submission of IT14's on e-filing
3. Preparation and submission of provisional tax returns
4. Reconciliation and submission of VAT and Withholding Tax returns for South African entities as well as foreign entities
5. Assist in the compilation of annual budgets and forecasts
6. Monthly review of bank reconciliations
7. Processing of monthly general journal entries and consolidation entries
8. Manage and review trial balances for all reporting entities
9. Reconciliation of general ledgers and sub ledgers monthly and the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations
10. Compile/review monthly management accounts
11. Performing month end and year end accounts system closures
12. Liaising with various internal and external auditors
13. Review and authorization of payments on banking system (FNB online)
14. Develop, monitor, review and implement internal accounting and other accounting related policies

1. B. Com Honours or bachelor's degree in accounting (B. Com)
2. Articles will be advantageous
3. Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in an accounting/reporting role
4. Staff management experience will be advantageous
5. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have extensive knowledge of Computer Skills: Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel, MS Office as well as experience on a known accounting package
6. Cognos experience will be advantageous
7. Case Ware Experience
8. Draftworx Experience