Western Cape: Accountant posted by Persona Staff

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join our team in Cape Town, Western Cape. As a key member of our finance department, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records, as well as providing support with payroll and administration tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial accounting and reporting:
• Process and maintain accurate financial records, including ledgers and journals.
• Prepare reconciliations for balance sheet, bank accounts, fixed assets, and corporate cards.
• Process and manage intercompany billing and reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and run depreciation schedules.
• Support month-end reporting cycles.
• Track actual expenditure against budget and analyse expense trends/ variances.
• Process and manage supplier payments, customer collections, and open items.
• Support external auditors and tax consultants with required documentation.
• Maintain accurate VAT entries and ensure compliance with SARS invoice requirements.
• Prepare and submit tax returns (VAT, income tax, provisional tax, etc.) accurately and on time.
• Maintain financial confidentiality and data integrity.
• Monitor and manage cash flow daily.

• Payroll:
• Process and manage payroll.
• Prepare and submit EMP201, IRP5 and EMP501 returns accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate leave records for all employees.

• Admin:
• Review and monitor deliverables for the house manager(s) along with Operations.
• Maintain a cloud-based administration and filing system for all entities.
• Opening bank accounts and maintaining user profiles on bank accounts.
• Assist with SARS queries and registrations.
• Maintain CIPC documentation and annual return filing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2–5 years of accounting experience (depending on seniority level)
• Experience in a multinational environment beneficial
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage and Xero) and Excel

Qualifications

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Salary & Benefits

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