Accountant (Monthly)

Measured Ability; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled accountant with a BCom degree and extensive experience. This role involves processing client transactions, performing bank reconciliations, and managing VAT calculations. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and liaising with clients on financial matters. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the success of the firm, and enjoy a collaborative work environment that values your input and professional development.

Qualifications

• BCom degree with Accounting III and taxation required.
• More than 6 years of experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process client information, bank reconciliations, and VAT returns.
• Maintain fixed asset register and perform general journals.
• Ensure compliance with quality management and conduct policies.

Skills

Accounting

Bank Reconciliation

VAT Calculation

Xero

Microsoft Office

Dext

Education

BCom degree or equivalent

Completed SAIPA articles

Tools

Xero

Dext

Microsoft Office

Greatsoft

Job description

Minimum Requirements:

• BCom degree or equivalent degree with Accounting III and taxation.
• Completed SAIPA articles.
• More than 6 years of experience (Not negotiable)
• Xero.
• Dext.
• Microsoft Office.
• Greatsoft (not compulsory).

Responsibilities:

• Initiate the processing of client information cheques, receipts, sales invoices, and purchase invoices.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Processing and reconciling of Petty Cash and cash control accounts.
• Keeping a fixed asset register.
• General journals – e.g., depreciation, provisions, interest, salaries, stock, etc.
• Process journal entries e.g., new instalment sale agreements, interest on borrowings, provisions, accruals of income and expenses, bad debts etc.
• Distinguish between finance and operating leases.
• Reconcile debtors and creditors statements.
• Correct accounting treatment on disposal of assets (property, plant & equipment) and investments.
• Calculation of VAT.
• Completion of VAT returns.
• Liaise with the client regarding payment of the VAT.
• Reconciliations of input / output VAT to trial balances.
• Compiling and discussing with the client of monthly management accounts.
• Administrative duties – e.g., checking of VAT status on e-filing after submission of return.
• Uploading of relevant documents in case of SARS VAT Verification.
• Compliance with the System of Quality Management (SOQM), policies and procedures.
• Compliance with the firm’s Employee Code of Conduct which consists of the firm’s HR policies, SAICA, IRBA and IESBA Codes of Conduct.