Financial Accountant

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 440,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Johannesburg is looking for a Financial Accountant. The ideal candidate will have a B Com Degree and a minimum of 3 years accounting experience, managing financial operations and contributing to strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years working accounting experience.
• Proficiency in SARS e-filing.
• Valid driver's license and own reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Manage full accounting function, including preparation of financial statements.
• Perform monthly VAT calculations and reconciliations.
• Conduct general ledger account reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

B Com Degree in Financial Accounting

Tools

SAGE accounting packages

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Description

Hire Resolve's Client, a leading engineering company based in Johannesburg, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Financial Accountant to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic industry and contribute to the company's financial success.

As a Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for managing all financial aspects of the company's operations, including preparing financial statements, analyzing financial data, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. You will work closely with the finance team and other stakeholders to provide accurate financial information and support strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Full accounting function
• Processing from source documents to trial balance
• Preparation and processing of monthly journals, salary journals, depreciation journals, interest on loan accounts, etc.
• General ledger account reconciliations
• Processing of cash book and reconciliation
• Debtors and Creditors control account reconciliation and processing
• Bank reconciliations
• Monthly VAT calculations and reconciliations
• Preparation of monthly intercompany invoices
• Preparation of monthly management reports
• Preparation of annual financial statements and assistance with audits and queries
• Calculation of corporate income tax
• SARS e-filing submission and administration, liaising with SARS for queries
• Manage HP loans
• Manage and prepare monthly costs by projects
• Filing of annual returns
• EMP501, EMP201, IT14 tax returns
• Administrative duties

Requirements

• B Com Degree in Financial Accounting or similar
• Minimum 3 years working accounting experience
• Experience with SAGE accounting packages
• Proficiency in SARS e-filing
• Valid driver's license and own reliable transport
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

• Salary: R300K/Yr - R440K/Yr
• Negotiable salary based on experience

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move. Apply today by contacting Candice Aucamp at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn. Visit the Hire Resolve website at hireresolve.us or email your CV to [e-mail].

We will contact suitable candidates within 3 days. If not suitable, your CV will be kept on file for future vacancies.