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Johannesburg North: Assistant Accountant posted by Communicate Finance

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Job Description

Job Description

Tax & VAT Support

  • Assist with compliance across all tax types.
  • Check Income Tax Assessments and draft objections to SARS.
  • Manage Provisional Tax returns and support indirect tax processes.

Reconciliation & Reporting

  • Prepare, compile, and reconcile monthly input and output VAT reports.
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of all reconciliations before submission.
  • Capture and process monthly accounting entries.

Submission & Compliance

  • Complete and submit VAT returns timeously.
  • Manage related payments and ensure full compliance with SARS requirements.
  • Keep up to date with tax and VAT legislation

SARS Engagement

  • Handle all SARS queries professionally and within expected turnaround times
  • Collaborate with internal teams to support audits and tax risk management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with finance colleagues to ensure overall accounting accuracy
  • Participate in continuous process improvement

Skills & Experience

  • Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent time management and ability to prioritise
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Effective planning and organisational skills
  • A strong team player with a collaborative mindset
  • Experience working in complex organisational structures
  • 3–5 years tax and VAT experience

Qualification

  • BCom Accounting (Required)
  • SAIT Qualification


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Kayla Reddy – .za with ref: CFA021075.

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About Finance/Accounting Management Jobs in Gauteng

In Gauteng, South Africa, the finance and accounting management field is a significant contributor to the province’s economy, with various industries relying on skilled professionals to manage their financial operations. Typically, this field offers stable employment opportunities with good prospects for career advancement. Generally, the demand for finance and accounting managers remains high across multiple sectors.

Salary expectations for finance and accounting management positions in Gauteng are generally broad and can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Broadly speaking, salaries typically range from R400 000 to R1 500 000 per annum, with senior roles often commanding higher remuneration packages. However, these figures are subject to change and may not reflect actual salaries for specific job openings.

Common skills required for finance and accounting management positions include proficiency in financial software, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and leadership skills, experience with financial reporting and regulatory compliance, knowledge of financial management principles and practices, and a solid understanding of taxation laws. Typically, candidates with a degree in finance, accounting, or business administration are well-suited for these roles.

Finance and accounting managers can be found across various industry sectors, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and more. The financial services sector, for example, often employs finance and accounting professionals to manage its operational finances, while the technology industry may require them to oversee the financial aspects of software development or IT projects.

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Career progression opportunities in this field are generally good, with experienced finance and accounting managers often moving into senior roles such as department head or director of finance. Many companies also offer training and development programs to help employees acquire new skills and advance their careers.


This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.



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