Financial Accountant

Jbedeker; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team focused on empowering small businesses in South Africa. As an Accounting Manager, you will handle full accounting duties while leading HR functions. This role requires proficiency in Pastel and strong leadership skills to manage financial operations efficiently. You will ensure compliance and prepare for audits, making a significant impact on the financial health of the organization.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in an accounting or audit firm.
• Proficient in Pastel Accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Reconciliation of expense items against budget lines.
• Monthly payroll calculation and PAYE / UIF on Sage Payroll.
• Preparation for annual audits by external auditors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

B Com Accounting Degree

Honours

Tools

Pastel Accounting

Sage Payroll

Job description

If you're passionate about growing small businesses in South Africa, join a team that makes accessing business funding simple, fast, and free from red tape.

Your role will include standard financial accounting duties with added responsibility for leadership and HR functions.

Introduction

The ideal candidate will be responsible for full accounting duties and must be proficient in Pastel.

You will have a strong grasp of general accounting principles, basic HR knowledge, and the ability to manage both debtors and creditors.

Leadership capability and the ability to take initiative are key to succeeding in this role.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Reconciliation of expense items against budget lines
• Monthly / Daily billing to customers
• Capture and maintenance of all accounting records on Pastel
• Provide monthly statements to customers
• Monthly payroll calculation and PAYE / UIF on Sage Payroll
• Compilation and issuing of 6-monthly tax reconciliation
• Ensure valid Tax Clearance Certificates at all times
• Ensure valid BEE Certificates at all times and manage BEE compliance audits
• Ensure statutory compliance for all 4 entities, such as Letter of Good Standing, updating all vendor registrations on different platforms, CIPC annual returns, etc.
• Update monthly budgets for all business units
• Reporting on income and expenditure actuals vs. budget
• Submit VAT, PAYE, IT, DIVIDEND TAX, and PTAX returns on eFiling, along with IRP5s and EMP reconciliations on Easyfile
• Cashflow projections
• Submit all salary and supplier payments on the online banking system
• Preparation for annual audits by external auditors
• Prepare management accounting statements and all financial reporting for presentation at monthly management meetings
• Weekly reporting at management meetings of cashflow situation, goals, and tasks for the week

Desired Requirements, Experience & Qualifications

• B Com Accounting Degree and Honours, professionally registered
• At least 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in an accounting or audit firm
• Proficient in Pastel Accounting software
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Sound knowledge of debtors and creditors processes
• Ability to accurately capture bank statements
• Basic understanding of HR functions
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

The salary range for this role is approximately R30,000 to R40,000 CTC per month. Note that it is at the client's discretion, regardless of the advertised package, to offer a market-related salary based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.

Please apply online via the provided link. We do not accept CVs via WhatsApp or email.