Financial Accountant

Insphired; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Accountant in Cape Town. This role involves managing financial reporting, tax planning, and liaising with auditors and third parties. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and taxation, with completed SAIPA articles and experience in CIPC. You will play a vital role in ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial statements, while also contributing to cash flow management and operational reporting. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about finance, this opportunity could be your next career move.

Qualifications

• Matric with Accounting at Higher Grade is essential.
• Experience in accounting and taxation is required.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and submission of income tax returns and provisional tax.
• Liaising with third parties regarding audits and financial statements.
• Monthly reporting and general operational assistance.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Tax Planning

Cashflow Management

Accounting Controls

Audit Liaison

Education

Matric with Accounting at Higher Grade

Accounting or Taxation Qualification

Completed SAIPA Articles

Tools

CIPC

Job description

o Income Tax Return – IT14 & IT14SD (Preparation & Submission)

o Provisional Tax – IRP6 Calculation & Submission

o Annual Payroll Recon – EMP501, IRP5s & Annual Financial statements reconciliation & review

• STATS SA Return

OPERATIONAL DUTIES

• Liaise with third parties iro legal matters
• Liaise with third parties iro review / audit of financial statements
• Liaise with Insurance iro assets
• Liaise with banks (Guarantees & General operational requirements)
• Preparation & Review of asset sale / purchase agreements
• Budgets & Actuals – Annual / Monthly
• Tax Planning
• Weekly Cashflow Planning
• Weekly Local Payments Review
• Foreign Payments Processing
• Review of accounting transactions / documents processed by credit controller- Pieter van Tonder process
• Financial statements / Management Statements preparation. Attend to any SARS audits / review.
• Monthly Reporting
• General operational reporting as required & general assistance
• Implementation & review of internal accounting controls
• Review and assist with completion of tender documentation
• Monthly Group Reporting (Loan Accounts, Assessed Losses, Group investment)
• Review all group company financials before submitted to auditor / reviewer
• Liaise with third parties iro review / audit of the group’s financial statements
• Assistance with group tax planning
• General operational reporting as required & general assistance

Requirements

Matric with Accounting at Higher Grade

Accounting and or taxation qualification

Completed SAIPA articles

CIPC Experience

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