Johannesburg: Property Group Accountant posted by WMS Secure

A dynamic company is seeking a Property Group Accountant who will maintain accurate financial and tax reporting while adhering to managing and implementing accounting and reporting controls.

Qualifications
B. Com Honours or bachelors degree in accounting (B. Com)
Articles will be advantageous.

Experience
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in accounting/reporting role.
Staff management experience
Group reporting, taxation and consolidation experience.

Knowledge
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have extensive knowledge of Computer Skills: Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel, MS Office as well as experience on a well-known accounting package.
Cognos experience will be advantageous.
Business Central experience will be advantageous
Draftworx Experience

IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS
Transparency and honesty.
Reliability.
Positive Attitude and highly motivated
Lead by example.
Assertive and effective communication.
Sensitive to client and staff requirements and problems.
Ability to create a professional office environment
Organisation and planning skills.

KPI’s

Reporting and Reporting controls:

Preparation of annual financial statements for various companies
Preparation of Group consolidated annual financial statements
Preparation and submission of IT14s on e-filing
Preparation and submission of provisional tax returns
Preparation and submissions of Dividend Tax Returns
Reconciliation and submission of VAT and Withholding Tax returns for South African entities as well as foreign entities
Compilation of annual budgets and forecasts
Monthly review of bank reconciliations
Processing of monthly general journal entries and consolidation entries
Manage and review trial balances for all reporting entities
Consolidation for all reporting entities
Reconciliation of general ledger and sub ledgers monthly and the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
Compile/review monthly management accounts for all reporting entities
Performing month end and year end accounts system closures
Preparation and submission of quarterly reporting packs and working papers for group reporting
Liaising with various internal and external auditors
Review and authorization of payments on banking system (FNB online)
Develop, monitor, review and implement internal accounting and other accounting related policies