Financial Accountant

Jbedeker; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa is seeking a Financial Accountant in Centurion to handle full accounting duties and HR functions. The ideal candidate will have a B.Com Accounting degree and at least 3-5 years of experience, along with proficiency in Pastel. Key responsibilities include accounting records management, monthly payroll calculations, and ensuring statutory compliance.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years of accounting experience preferably in an accounting/audit firm.
• Proficient in Pastel Accounting software.
• Strong knowledge of debtors and creditors processes.

Responsibilities

• Monthly payroll calculation and PAYE / UIF on Sage Payroll.
• Submission of VAT PAYE IT DIVIDEND TAX returns on efiling.
• Prepare management accounting statements and financial reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Accounting

Education

B Com Accounting Degree and Honours

Tools

Pastel Accounting software

Job description

If youre 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 and IRP5s and EMP501 recons 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 presentationatmonthly management meetings.
• Weekly reporting at management meetings of cashflow situation goals and tasks for the week.

Desired Requirement Experience & Qualification

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

The salary bracket for the role is around R30k R40k CTC p / m. Note that it is the clients prerogative regardless of advertised package to offer a market related salary considering the candidates qualifications skills and level of experience.

Please apply online in the link provided. We do not consider CVs via Whatsapp or email.

Key Skills

SRP systems,Financial Statement Preparation,Accounting Software,Hyperion,Financial Report Writing,GAAP,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Regulatory Reporting,Account Reconciliation,SOX,Financial Analysis

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Finance

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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