Financial Accountant

Communicate Ct; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company in Pietermaritzburg is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their Finance Administration & HR department. This role involves accounting, payroll processing, and compliance tasks. Ideal for detail-oriented individuals who can work independently and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Daily processing of cash books and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts (Retail).
• Submit EMP201 and tax payments for 3 companies.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time Management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage VIP

Accounting Software

Job description

Job Title: Accountant

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.

Job Description:

1. Daily processing of cash books, petty cash, bank reconciliations, and allocations
2. Weekly reconciliation of attendance to ESS leave records
3. Review and process payroll commissions
4. Submit EMP201 and tax payments (for 3 companies)
5. Prepare onboarding documentation and employment contracts
6. Administer pension, medical aid, and group life contributions
7. Reconcile and load payslips, IRP5s, UIF declarations
8. Capture bank/bond statements and update asset register
9. Prepare monthly management accounts (Retail)
10. 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
• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role

Contact:

Robyn Peskin - email protected, quoting Ref: CFA020490

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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 Details:

• Type: Full-Time
• Experience: 3+ years
• Vacancies: 1

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