Financial Accountant

Communicate Finance; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company in Pietermaritzburg is looking for an experienced Accountant to join their Finance Administration & HR department. This role encompasses accounting, payroll processing, compliance tasks, and HR functions, ideal for someone who values accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in finance and HR admin functions.

Responsibilities

• Daily processing of cash books and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and submit tax payments.
• Administer pension, medical aid, and group life contributions.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time Management

Independent Work

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage VIP payroll

Accounting Software

Job description

A well-established and dynamic company is seeking an experienced and hands-on Accountant to join their Finance Administration & HR department. This multifaceted role involves a combination of accounting, payroll processing, compliance tasks, and HR-related functions. It's a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and takes pride in accuracy, efficiency, and strong attention to detail.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Daily processing of cash books, petty cash, bank reconciliations, and allocations
• Weekly reconciliation of attendance to ESS leave records
• Review and process payroll commissions
• Submit EMP201 and tax payments (for 3 companies)
• Prepare onboarding documentation and employment contracts
• Administer pension, medical aid, and group life contributions
• Reconcile and load payslips, IRP5s, UIF declarations
• Capture bank/bond statements and update asset register
• Prepare monthly management accounts (Retail)
• Submit IRP5, CIPC returns, Coida return, and tax clearances

Skills & Experience

• Strong proficiency in Sage VIP payroll
• Experience in finance and HR admin functions
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting or related field
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role

Contact: Robyn Peskin quoting the Ref: CFA020490

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Package & Remuneration

R 200,000 - R 240,000 annually

Key Skills

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

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 3+ years

Vacancy: 1

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