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Port Elizabeth: Financial Manager / Senior Accountant

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About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Manager to join our team in Port Elizabeth. As a key member of our accounts department, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and providing accurate financial reports to management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage monthly/yearly statutory payments such as workmen’s compensation, seta training etc.
  • Prepare tax returns, compute taxes owed, and ensure compliance with payment, reporting, and other tax requirements
  • Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, budgets, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses or provide advice
  • Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems using current computer technology
  • Manage creditors and debtors accounts, including processing and reconciliation of accounts
  • Maintain accurate bookkeeping records, ensuring trial balance accuracy and completion of statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, and Workmen’s Comp)
  • Utilize Pastel software to manage accounts, prepare financial reports, and perform other accounting functions

Requirements

  • Extensive experience with running the books of a medium-sized factory
  • Capability in meeting deadlines for monthly management accounts, trial balances, etc.
  • Proficiency in Pastel/ Sage Evolution Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting, and other tax requirements
  • Analytical skills to analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, budgets, and obligations
  • Good problem-solving skills to address accounting discrepancies and errors
  • Experience with banking and stock management
  • E-filing experience for processing and reconciling PAYE returns

Qualifications

  • Formal qualifications in Accounting or related field (must be stated)
  • Extensive experience on Pastel Partner (accounting)
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About Accounting / Finance Jobs in Nelson Mandela Bay

In the Nelson Mandela Bay region, the accounting and finance industry is a significant contributor to the local economy, with various sectors requiring skilled professionals to manage their financial operations. Generally, this field is in demand, particularly among companies operating in the technology, manufacturing, and services sectors. As a result, job seekers can expect to find opportunities for career growth and development.

Typically, salaries for accounting and finance positions in Nelson Mandela Bay fall within broad ranges. For example, entry-level roles may see salaries ranging from R300 000 to R500 000 per annum, depending on the company size and industry sector. More senior positions can command higher salaries, often between R800 000 and R1.5 million per annum. However, it is essential to note that these figures are general estimates and may vary significantly based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and specific job requirements.

Common skills for accounting and finance roles in Nelson Mandela Bay include proficiency in financial software, analytical skills, attention to detail, communication skills, business acumen, and knowledge of tax laws and regulations. Generally, a strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting is also highly valued. Many employers require candidates to hold relevant qualifications, such as a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

The accounting and finance industry is prevalent across various sectors in Nelson Mandela Bay, including the technology industry, manufacturing sector, and services sector. Financial professionals can find opportunities with companies that operate in these areas, often working on financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Other common industries include logistics, healthcare, and tourism.

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For those interested in pursuing a career in accounting and finance, there are various development opportunities available. Many employers invest in professional development programs, which provide training and certification opportunities. Typically, career progression paths involve moving from entry-level roles to senior positions, with potential for advancement to leadership roles or specialized areas such as financial planning or risk management.


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



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