Accountant ( Temp)

Business Capital Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg seeks an accounting professional to prepare financial statements and manage tax submissions. This role requires a B.Com Honours degree and a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience. Ideal candidates should have strong technical skills and the ability to effectively lead and communicate in a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in accounting/reporting role.
• Management experience is advantageous.
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office required.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of annual financial statements for various companies.
• Reconciliation and submission of VAT and Withholding Tax returns.
• Compile/review monthly management accounts.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Team abilities

Self-motivation

Business maturity

Confidentiality

Client focus

Education

B. Com Honours or bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Cognos

Case Ware

Draft Worx

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

About Us : Maintaining accurate financial and tax reporting while adhering to managing and implementing accounting and reporting controls.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

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. Perform month-end and year-end accounts system closures
12. Liaise with various internal and external auditors
13. Review and authorize payments on banking system (FNB online)
14. Develop, monitor, review and implement internal accounting and other related policies

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• B. Com Honours or bachelor's degree in accounting (B. Com); Articles will be advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in an accounting/reporting role.

Staff management experience will be advantageous.

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.

Cognos experience will be advantageous.

Case Ware Experience, Draft Worx Experience.

IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS

• Transparency and honesty
• Reliability
• Positive Attitude and highly motivated, lead by example
• Assertive and effective communication
• Sensitive to client and staff requirements and problems
• Ability to create a professional office environment, organization and planning skills

SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO THE POSITION

• Complete self-motivation and self-starting capabilities
• Exceptional business and people skills
• Strong team abilities
• Total reliability
• Time management
• The highest level of client and business confidentiality at all times
• Ability to ensure that the standards, disciplines and procedures of the company are strictly maintained
• Results focused
• Ability to lead people and a level of business maturity commensurate with that of a professional person