ROLE: Accountant LOCATION: Bedfordview DEPARTMENT: Finance REPORTING TO: Finance Manager We currently have exciting opportunities for candidates who wish to advance their career within a fast paced, high performance environment. Requirements: ? B Com Degree in accounting (Minimum) ? 3 years or more relevant experience ? IFRS ? Tax Act (Vat, tax & customs) ? Microsoft Office (excel advance, Intermediate Word) Responsibilities: ? Assisting with external and other audits ? Company related tax (Vat, tax & customs, etc) ? Treasury & forex responsibility ? Compile ad-hoc Financial information ? Forecasting ? Balance sheet Reconciliation preparation Financial management: ? Review of departmental Income Statement expenses and investigating/resolving variances ? Practice good Corporate Governance Reporting / General Ledger: ? Manage Provisions and Accruals ? Preparation and processing of journals ? Compile Stat SA reports ? Ensure all local reporting requirements are met accurately and timeously ? Ensure all aspects of the business are accounted for properly and in accordance with IFRS for SMEs ? Preparation of Balance Sheet Reconciliation Treasury: ? Preparation of daily cash reports with 12 months cash forecast ? Daily update of FX rates in accounting system (iScala) ? Revaluate foreign creditors, debtors and bank accounts ? Manage Forex risk & Purchase Foreign Exchange Contracts (FEC’s) ? Manage the issuing, recording, reconciliation, replenishment, safeguarding, and accounting of petty cash Company Tax: ? Preparation and submission of VAT returns ? Assisting with preparation of annual tax packs, provisional tax calculations etc Audits: ? Assisting Preparation, the Audit File including all reconciliations, Balance Sheet Accounts and supporting documentation Creditors: ? Capture foreign invoices ? Prepare reconciliation for payments ? Reconcile foreign bank accounts monthly ? Maintaining of foreign creditors Masterfile (Add suppliers and update suppliers’ information) Fixed assets: ? Maintenance of fixed assets register and tax assets register ? Calculation of deprecation and wear and tear for all assets Competencies Required: ? Adaptability ? Building and Maintaining Relationships ? Communication ? Financial Acumen ? Integrity ? Results Orientation ? Ability to complete projects timely (deadline driven) and accurately is critical ? Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects ? Systematic Problem Solving & Decision Making ? Be able to work independently and with a team ? Be able to work in overtime or put in extra hours when required Competencies Required: ? Adaptability ? Building and Maintaining Relationships ? Communication ? Financial Acumen ? Integrity ? Results Orientation ? Ability to complete projects timely (deadline driven) and accurately is critical ? Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects ? Systematic Problem Solving & Decision Making ? Be able to work independently and with a team ? Be able to work in overtime or put in extra hours when required