Financial Accountant

Smith Garb & Associates; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent accounting firm in Pretoria is looking for an experienced accountant to manage accounting operations, support month-end and year-end processes, and ensure compliance with IFRS. Applicants should have a B.Com Accounting degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment. This role offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for career development within a stable and growing business.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Supportive team environment

Exposure to dynamic operations

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Newly qualified CA(SA) is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Manage accounting operations including fixed assets and revenue recognition.
• Prepare AFS and disclosure schedules.
• Assist with stock counts.
• Prepare and submit all tax returns.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Attention to detail

JDE

QlikView

Hubble

Education

B.Com Accounting degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Manage accounting operations including fixed assets and revenue recognition
• Prepare AFS and disclosure schedules
• Perform expense analysis and financial data analysis
• Assist with stock counts
• Payroll reconciliations and accounting journals
• Monthly GL maintenance and reconciliations
• Maintain fixed asset register, WIP account, and ensure IFRS compliance
• Handle lease accounting in accordance with IFRS
• Prepare and publish timely monthly management accounts
• Prepare AFS for all group entities
• Co-ordinate regulatory reporting
• Bank signatory : review & release local / foreign payments and payroll
• Maintain loan schedules & quarterly shareholder loan confirmations
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting
• Prepare budget analysis and reports
• Prepare and submit all tax returns (VAT, Income Tax, PAYE, Withholding Tax, Carbon Tax, etc.)
• Ensure full SARS compliance and deadline management
• Co-ordinate and participate in audits
• Handle annual insurance risk declarations & finance risk management
• Research technical accounting issues to ensure compliance

Requirements

• B.Com Accounting degree (minimum)
• 5 years relevant accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
• Newly qualified CA(SA) highly advantageous
• Experience with JDE / QlikView / Hubble desired
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and excellent attention to detail

Why Join Us?

• Stable and growing business
• Opportunities for career development
• Supportive team environment
• Exposure to a dynamic manufacturing and recycling operation