Pretoria: ACCOUNTANT posted by CompitantCandidates

Our client within the financial sector requires the duties of an accountant. Your:

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Recordkeeping

• Maintain and update the general ledger.
• Process journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Ensure accurate and complete financial data capture.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare customer invoices and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Maintain accurate ageing reports for both AP and AR.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Assist with management accounts and variance analysis.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Compile audit schedules and assist auditors during annual audits.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Maintain proper documentation for all financial transactions.
• Support tax submissions (VAT, PAYE, income tax) with accurate data.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets.

Cash Flow & Banking

• Perform daily bank reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts.
• Process and record banking transactions.

Payroll Support (if applicable)

• Prepare payroll inputs and verify accuracy.
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts.
• Ensure statutory deductions are correctly calculated and submitted.

Operational Support

• Provide financial insights to support business decisions.
• Assist department managers with budget tracking.
• Participate in process improvements to enhance financial efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience (Optional Section)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional registration (e.g., SAIPA/SAICA) advantageous.
• 2–5 years accounting experience.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, Pastel, Xero, QuickBooks).