Gauteng: Accountant posted by Fusion Personnel

• Accounting or finance related certification or qualification advantageous 
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role within a corporate environment 
• Experience with SARS, audits, and payroll functions required.
• Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., GP, Pastel, or similar).
• Strong accounting and Excel skills (pivot tables, reconciliations, reporting).
• Experience with SARS submissions and compliance.
• Sound knowledge of debtors, creditors, and payroll processes.
• Understanding of general accounting principles, stock journals, and costing.
• Ability to work accurately under tight deadlines and handle confidential information
• Ability to oversee employees in finance department 

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit monthly management reports (MIS).
• Perform local and foreign bank reconciliations and payment processing, including FX transactions.
• Manage SARS submissions, queries, and audits.
• Handle VAT and tax reconciliations, ensuring timely SARS clearance.
• Prepare journal entries, costing reports, and general ledger maintenance.
• Assist with monthly and year-end audits.
• Monitor and manage debtors and creditors, ensuring accurate posting and collections.
• Oversee payroll submissions, IRP5/EMP reconciliations, and related reports.
• Process expense claims, petty cash, and supplier payments.
• Support financial analysis, budget preparation, and government reporting as needed