Financial Accountant

Synergy Jobs (Pty) Ltd; Durbanville; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Durbanville seeks a Financial Accountant to enhance their finance team. The role involves processing financial entries, managing accounts, and ensuring compliance with audits. Ideal candidates will hold a B Com degree and have relevant accounting experience, contributing to a high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles.
• 2-3 years' experience in an accounting role.

Responsibilities

• Process expenses to correct General Ledger accounts.
• Prepare journal entries and perform reconciliations.
• Oversee creditor’s functions and prepare audit files.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independence

Teamwork

Strong personality

Ability to meet deadlines

Intermediary to advanced Excel skills

Education

B Com degree (Accounting / Finance)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Nav

Job description

POSITION: Financial Accountant
LOCATION: Durbanville, Western Cape
REPORTING TO: Finance Manager

We are looking for a professional to join us asFinancial Accountant, offering you a unique opportunity that is certain to accelerate your career.
When you join our team, you join a values-based work environment where you can shape and drive solutions and be part of building a high-performing team.


KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring accurate processing of expenses to correct General Ledger accounts and departments.
• Creating new ledger accounts in the General Ledger.
• Preparing journal entries (provisions, depreciation, intercompany charges, etc.).
• Performing intercompany reconciliations.
• Maintaining and updating the Fixed Asset Register.
• Preparing fixed asset purchase approval documents.
• Overseeing the full creditor’s function.
• Issuing of purchase orders for approved orders.
• Updating of monthly electricity schedules.
• Daily capturing of bank transactions, ensuring that general ledger accounts are kept up to date.
• Preparing bank reconciliations.
• Preparing petty cash reconciliations.
• Preparing inventory reconciliations.
• Performing VAT reconciliations.
• Preparing and submitting the VAT201.
• Monthly analysis of fleet cards and allocation of fuel cost.
• Assisting with the preparation of supporting documents for relevant SARS audits.
• Assisting with audit file preparation for both internal and external auditors.
• Tasks are not limited to the above and the incumbent should be willing to assist with ad hoc duties as it may arise due to business requirements.

QUALIFICATION:

• B Com degree (Accounting / Finance).

EXPERIENCE:

• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles.
• A minimum of 2 -3 years’ experience in an accounting role within a medium sized organization.

SKILLS & COMPETENCE:

• Strong personality.
• Microsoft Dynamics Nav experience (advantage).
• Computer literate with experience in Excel (intermediary to advance).
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.