Senior Accountant

The HR Company; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in Durban is looking for an experienced individual to manage a team of accountants. You will be responsible for the accurate preparation of financial records, compliance with tax regulations, and overseeing monthly management accounts. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership qualities, advanced Excel skills, and at least 3-5 years of post-qualification experience. This role offers a competitive salary and a challenging work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience with Body Corporate / Home-Owners Association is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of accountants responsible for the accurate preparation of financial records and statements.
• Ensure Bank Reconciliations are accurate.
• Calculate Monthly Provisions.
• Prepare Group Reports on time and accurately.
• Prepare annual budgets and report monthly on variances.

Skills

Pastel

Advanced Excel

Leadership qualities

Education

Com / B.Compt

Hons and Articles (preferable)

Tools

Caseware

Draftworks

Job description

Required :

• Com / B.Compt
• Hons and Articles (preferable)
• Pastel
• Advanced Excel
• Caseware / Draftworks advantageous
• 3-5 years post-qualification experience
• Experience with Body Corporate / Home-Owners Association is an advantage
• Strong leadership qualities

Duties include :

• Manage a team of accountants responsible for the accurate preparation of financial records and statements
• Ensure Bank Reconciliations are accurate
• Ensure that Creditor Reconciliations are captured and accurate
• Ensure accuracy of Cashbook, Debtors invoicing, and Supplier capturing
• Determine Month End Accruals and post to GL
• Ensure Payroll Journals are posted correctly
• Calculate Monthly Provisions
• Prepare Group Reports on time and accurately
• Prepare Monthly Management Accounts
• Prepare various monthly Income Statement and Balance Sheet Schedules and Reconciliations
• Maintain Fixed Asset Register, Capex in Progress, and associated Tax Registers
• Prepare and distribute month-end report packs (Income Statement, Variance Report, Cashflow Forecast)
• Prepare cash flow forecasts
• Prepare annual budgets and report monthly on variances
• Confirm Inter Company Loan Account Balances
• Load EFT payments
• Oversee Debtors, review Age Analysis (Customers & Drivers)
• Support Debtor Collections
• Enforce Debtor Policy
• Handle Petty Cash
• Ensure accurate processing of Year-End Adjustments
• Oversee Year-End Financial Closure
• Calculate Tax Provisions
• Prepare Audit Files & assist with year-end audits

Taxes

• Maintain Tax Records and Schedules
• Compile and Submit Tax Forms (Income Tax, VAT, EMP)
• Oversee Complete Tax Returns
• Submit VAT Returns
• EMP 501 reconciliation submission