Western Cape: Accountant posted by Creative Leadership Solutions

About the Role

Creative Leadership Solutions is seeking an experienced Accountant to join our team in the Western Cape region. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the accounting cycle, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain customer master data and related financial information
• Manage the sales, invoicing and billing processes
• Oversee debtors accounts and collections
• Perform credit management and customer account monitoring
• Provide financial support relating to customer accounts
• Maintain supplier master data and contract information
• Manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders and invoice processing
• Coordinate supplier payments and reconciliations
• Monitor company spend and perform spend analytics
• Implement and maintain procurement-related financial controls
• Maintain and review the Chart of Accounts to support reporting requirements
• Process payroll accounting and related entries
• Perform bank and general ledger reconciliations
• Identify and resolve discrepancies within financial records
• Execute journals and maintain accurate financial records
• Manage cash flow monitoring and reporting
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports
• Assist with the preparation of Annual Financial Statements (AFS)
• Prepare tax-related financial reports
• Assist with management reporting and financial analysis
• Ensure timely submissions to regulatory bodies including tax and statutory authorities
• Maintain compliance with company legislation and tax regulations
• Ensure adherence to applicable accounting standards and regulatory frameworks
• Coordinate and support the annual audit process
• Support company secretarial compliance where required
• Manage all aspects of tax administration and compliance
• Prepare VAT calculations, reconciliations and submissions
• Ensure accurate tax reporting and payments
• Process month-end journals and adjustments
• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register
• Raise accruals and prepayment adjustments
• Maintain inter-company loan accounts and related transactions
• Process provisions including leave pay and debtor discounts
• Maintain full balance sheet reconciliations and working papers
• Process cashbooks and maintain accurate bank records
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Follow up on outstanding reconciling items
• Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts
• Monitor creditor payments and financial commitments

Requirements

• Minimum Education (Essential):
• B.Com Accounting or similar qualification
• Minimum Applicable Experience:
• 3–5 years’ experience in an accounting or finance role
• Required Nature of Experience:
• Full accounting cycle management
• Financial reporting and preparation of Annual Financial Statements
• Debtors and creditors management
• Tax and VAT compliance and submissions
• Bank reconciliations and cash flow management
• Fixed asset management and depreciation accounting
• Payroll processing and related reconciliations
• Audit preparation and coordination
• General ledger reconciliations and journal processing
• Implementation of financial systems and controls

Skills and Knowledge (Essential)

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Knowledge of IFRS and statutory compliance requirements
• Experience with accounting systems and financial software
• Advanced MS Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and month-end processes
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team

Qualifications

No specific qualifications mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

Salary information not provided.