Job Description
Well-known and respected Accounting and Consultancy firm is searching for a Financial Accountant to join their ranks at their offices in Stellenbosch.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years accounting and finance experience, preferably in an accounting firm environment, with completed SAIPA, SAICA or CIMA. A candidate with the intention of a long-term commitment would be viewed favourably. Solid experience working with Xero, SimplePay or similar programs will be an advantage.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with the required qualification and experience to join a modern and fast growing accounting and consultancy firm in order to build a career in the industry.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of clients from inception, through monthly accounts to management accounts, financial statements, variance analysis, and statutory reporting.
- Processing of bank and other entries on behalf of clients in relevant financial software package.
- Various reconciliations (Bank, Salaries, Loan accounts, Debtors and Creditors) within allocated due dates.
- Loading of creditor and other payments for approval / authorisation by relevant parties.
- Raising of debtor invoices where necessary.
- Allocating of expenses in correct categories.
- Maintenance of fixed asset register and reconciling the assets to the general ledger.
- Ensure all financial expenses have the necessary supporting documentation.
- Calculation, completion and submission of VAT201 returns. This includes preparing the reports necessary to communicate the VAT due to relevant client.
- Filing of all supporting documents monthly.
- Generate management reports for review by Accounting Manager.
- Preparation of trial balance suitable for compilation of annual financial statements as well as work to be performed by auditors.
- Process weekly, bi-weekly and monthly payroll.
- Submission of EMP201 returns.
- Calculation and submission of bi-annual EMP501 returns as well as the annual generation of IRP5 returns.
- Calculation and submission of annual COIDA returns.
- Company secretarial administration, including timely submission of annual returns and beneficial ownership disclosures for different entity types at CIPC, registration and deregistration of companies, prepare and submit amendments to company secretarial information with CIPC.
- Understand and adhere to all company Policies & Procedures.
- Perform any other reasonable task required by the company.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Tertiary degree, diploma, certificate in Accounting, Finance, or similar.
- Minimum 3 years accounting and finance experience in a firm environment.
- Completed SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA articles.
- Professional qualifications such as AGA(SA), PA(SA), etc. would be an advantage.
- Experience working on Xero & SimplePay would be advantageous.
Additional requirements:
- Attention to detail.
- Deadline driven.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Eager to learn and be able to grasp new concepts quickly.
- Planning & prioritisation skills.
- Team player.
- Must have a valid drivers license and own transport to travel to and from clients as required.
Remuneration:
- R240,000 to R420,000 per annum, depending on experience.
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