Western Cape: Accountant posted by Manpower Group

• Ensure that all fixed asset purchases are recorded correctly in the general ledger and the fixed asset sub module reconciles to the general ledger on a monthly basis within the month end deadline
• Accounts for the movement of fixed assets including the transfer & disposal of assets
• Ensures that all assets are accounted for in terms of the accounting policy
• Ensure that no weaknesses are raised by the internal or external auditors’ reports

General ledger close:

• Raise month end close journals which are accurate and complete within the month end deadline
• Monthly review of Income Statement ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Preparation of Monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations within the specified deadlines to ensure that the balance sheet is accurate and complete
• Resolve Balance Sheet reconciling items before Month End
• Ensure that no weaknesses are raised by the internal or external auditors’ reports

Income TAX & VAT returns compliance:

• Prepares monthly tax computations and raise related journal entry
• Preparation of Income Tax Returns
• Preparation of Provisional Tax Payments
• Preparation of VAT returns taxation
• Ensure that Taxation compliance requirements are achieved within legislation deadlines

Financial statements and compliance:

• Ensure that annual financial statements are completed within the agreed timeframes
• Prepare annual statutory accounts and returns in accordance with relevant legislation
• Keeps abreast on changes in international accounting standards and advises key stakeholders of changes
• Ensures that records to meet legal & tax requirements are maintained
• Maintains a sound internal control environment
• Maintains accounting controls by following policies and procedures; complying with relevant legislation
• Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed
• Liaise with external auditors
• Ensure that all information is readily available for review by the auditors within the agreed timeframe
• Ensure that no material errors or exceptions are identified by the auditors
• Resolution of auditor issues in a timely manner

Ad hoc:

• Reviewing and releasing of supplier payments on a timeous basis
• Reviewing and approving of supplier invoices on the Procurement Portal
• The above is not limited and can change to better compliment the company, as it evolves

Minimum Qualifications:

• Relevant Diploma or degree

Minimum Working Experience:

• At least 3 – 5 years’ experience in an Accountant role

Technical Competencies/Knowledge:

• Computer literate
• Proficient on Microsoft Excel
• Financial Background
• Knowledge and experience in South African tax law
• Fixed Asset Register knowledge and experience
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Skills and Abilities:

• Attention to Detail
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Effective prioritization and quick problem-solving orientation is a requirement to achieve multiple departmental deliverables on a timely basis in a fast-paced category.
• Highly organized, with the ability to adapt to change
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Work independently as well as in a team
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.