Accountant (Midrand) - R40K Ctc Per Month

Professional Assignments Team; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A finance consulting firm in South Africa, Gauteng is seeking a finance administrator with a B Com degree and over 3 years of experience in finance management. Responsibilities include day-to-day finance administration, preparing monthly accounts, and managing supplier payments. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to streamline financial processes.

Qualifications

• 3 years of full function finance experience up to management accounts.
• Ability to demonstrate high levels of professionalism and customer service.
• Results-driven with a 'can do' attitude and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day finance administration.
• Prepare and analyze monthly management accounts.
• Perform month-end close procedures to produce trial balance.
• Manage local and foreign supplier payments.

Skills

Xero accounting software

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

B Com degree

Job description

Introduction

B Com degree with 3 years plus full function experience up to management accounts, Xero accounting software experience an advantage. Good communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, efficient and diligent. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Personal Competencies: Ability to demonstrate high levels of professionalism and customer service, results driven, "can do" attitude and resilience, strong delivery and organisational skills, ability to prioritise and effectively manage many tasks at the same time.

Duties & Responsibilities

Finance Administration

• Responsible for day‑to‑day finance administration of the business, including record keeping.
• Maintain an accurate record of all financial transactions.
• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Update and maintain the general ledger to ensure its accuracy.
• Perform month‑end close procedures to produce a trial balance.
• Cash book and bank reconciliations.
• Debtors and creditors reconciliations.
• Fixed asset register maintenance.
• Month‑end journal entries.
• Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Procurement and payments: manage local and foreign supplier payments, ensuring timely and cost‑effective transactions.
• SARS submissions: prepare and submit accurate and timely SARS returns, including PAYE, VAT, and Income Tax.
• Audit preparation: prepare for the annual audit by organising financial records and documentation, and assist auditors in their review to ensure a smooth audit process.
• Budget support: provide support during the annual budgeting process.
• Process improvement: identify opportunities for enhancing and streamlining financial processes.