Accountant Three Rivers

Pro Tem; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a diligent Accountant to join their team in Vereeniging. This role involves managing month-end journals, overseeing tax compliance, and supporting the Finance Manager with day-to-day financial operations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in accounting, with proficiency in finance systems and Excel. You will play a key role in preparing financial statements and ensuring compliance with audit requirements. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the company's financial health and success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with strong analytical skills.
• Experience with finance systems, especially Sun Systems, is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare month-end journals, ensuring completeness.
• Manage tax exposure, including VAT calculations and lodgments.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and audits.

Skills

Accounting Skills

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Excel Proficiency

Finance Systems Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Equivalent in Finance

Tools

Sun Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accountant Responsibilities - Three Rivers

1. Review, prepare, and post month-end journals, including required accruals for completeness.
2. Perform reviews of individual accounts and analyze company-wide results.
3. Manage tax exposure, including monthly VAT calculations and lodgments.

Calculations and Lodgments – Specific Countries

• Handle payroll exposure, including monthly payroll processing.

Postings, Review, and Reconciliations – Specific Countries

• Support payroll and operations by exporting human resource hours and expenses paid.
• Review and analyze monthly gross profit and revenue.
• Perform revenue forecasting and cash flow projections.
• Review and process intercompany costs, settlements, and matrix (Coprocess website-based).
• Complete external audit requirements for half-year and full-year audits.
• Assist in preparing half-year and full-year financial statements.
• Complete compliance-related obligations as they arise.
• Perform variance analysis in both written and verbal formats, focusing on monthly variances.

Additional Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet account reconciliations with full country ownership.
• Support the Finance Manager in day-to-day financial accounting for the group.
• Assist senior management with ad hoc financial matters.
• Handle full accounts payable activities.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent with strong accounting and analysis skills.
• Effective data analysis skills and process improvement capabilities.
• Understanding of best practice finance systems.
• Willingness and capacity to support peers within the team.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with finance systems, including Sun Systems (non-negotiable).