SAIPA Accountant

HandPicked Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

HandPicked Recruitment seeks an experienced accounting professional in Johannesburg to manage accounting and tax functions across multiple entities. The role covers reconciliations, journal postings and statutory reporting within a complex group structure.

You will oversee VAT/PAYE submissions, SARS returns and annual financial statements, coordinating with auditors and the finance team. A strong SA tax background and systems experience are essential.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank accounts to bank statements.
• Load and reconcile investment account transactions across multiple companies.
• Load trust bank account transactions and reconcile assets/liabilities to supporting documentation.
• Prepare and post journals and adjustments (accruals, prepayments, depreciation, bad debt write-offs).
• Ensure accurate accounting records and zero unexplained suspense balances.
• Maintain properly backed-up financial documentation.
• Check VAT calculations and reconcile VAT to the General Ledger.
• Check and authorise VAT and PAYE submissions; ensure EMP201/EMP501 submissions are timely.
• Prepare and submit relevant SARS returns (ITR14, ITR12T, ITR12, DTR01/02 for dividend tax).
• Monitor SARS Statements of Account and manage verification requests; assist with objections/remissions where required.
• Prepare Annual Financial Statement drafts for 11 companies and 3 trusts; liaise with auditors.
• Coordinate finalisation and signing of Annual Financial Statements.
• Prepare required secretarial documentation for Annual General Meetings and directors' resolutions.
• Ensure CIPC Beneficial Ownership and Annual Returns submissions are timely.
• Maintain clear accounting/tax workflows and confidentiality.
• Stay informed of SA tax/compliance changes; work with Financial Manager.

Tools

SAGE Payroll

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Quicken

Microsoft Access

Online banking platforms (FNB, Nedbank, ABSA, Standard Bank)

SARS eFiling

Job description

Duties, but not limited to:

Accounting & Reconciliations

Ensure bank accounts are reconciled to bank statements. Load and reconcile investment account transactions across the various companies. Load trust bank account transactions. Reconcile asset and liability general ledger accounts to supporting documentation. Prepare and post journals and adjustments, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation and bad debt write-offs. Ensure accurate accounting records and zero unexplained suspense balances. Maintain accurate and properly backed-up financial documentation.

Tax & SARS Compliance

Check VAT calculations and reconcile VAT to the General Ledger. Check and authorise VAT and PAYE submissions. Ensure EMP201 and EMP501 submissions are completed accurately and on time. Prepare and submit provisional tax calculations and returns. Prepare and submit relevant SARS returns, including ITR14, ITR12T and ITR12. Prepare DTR01 and DTR02 for dividend tax payments. Monitor SARS Statements of Account for VAT, PAYE and provisional/company income tax. Manage SARS verification requests and prepare responses for review. Assist with objections and requests for remission when required. Manage SARS eFiling user roles, access levels, security and tax-type permissions.

Annual Financial Statements & Audit

Prepare Annual Financial Statement drafts for 11 companies and 3 trusts using existing templates. Populate AFS templates using information from the accounting system. Submit completed drafts to Maria for review. Liaise with auditors during the review process. Review auditor drafts and identify any discrepancies or issues. Liaise with Maria regarding amendments and queries. Coordinate the finalisation and signing of Annual Financial Statements.

Corporate Compliance

Prepare required secretarial documentation relating to Annual Financial Statements, Annual General Meetings and directors' resolutions. Ensure CIPC Beneficial Ownership submissions are completed annually. Ensure CIPC Annual Returns are submitted within the required deadlines. Liaise with the external secretarial company regarding trust-related matters.

General

Maintain clear and structured accounting and tax workflows. Keep financial and statutory records accurate and up to date. Report problems or discrepancies immediately. Maintain strict confidentiality when handling financial and company information. Stay informed of relevant South African tax and compliance changes. Work closely with Maria and the Financial Manager as required.

Systems

The successful candidate will work with:

SARS eFiling proficiency required SAGE Payroll proficiency required Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams Quicken training will be provided Internal property invoicing system training will be provided Microsoft Access advantageous Online banking platforms including FNB, Nedbank, ABSA and Standard Bank