We are looking for an accountant to work closely with our CEO on a daily basis.
Your position will include an accounting/finance element as well a corporate governance and compliance element. You will need to have excellent Microsoft Office and Pastel skills; excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with national team members; and must be self-directed, highly detail oriented, organised, and flexible. The position is based in Melkbosstrand, Cape Town and will include regular travel nationally.

Requirements:
• An appropriate tertiary academic qualification e.g. (CIS/Bachelors’ Degree in Commerce/Economics/Law).
• Knowledge and understanding of the Body of Knowledge on Corporate Governance (including Kings III Report)
• Knowledge and practical application of the Companies Act
• Knowledge and understanding of CIPRO practices and procedures
• Knowledge and experience of SARS practices and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 6+ years in a similar position

Responsibilities:
• Provide directors with guidance on their duties and responsibilities.
• Maintain statutory records, including registers of members and directors.
• Contributing to meeting discussions, and advising governance implications of proposed policies.
• Monitoring changes in legislation and the regulatory environment, and taking appropriate action.
• Liaising with external regulators and advisers, such as the company’s lawyers and auditors.
• Comply with applicable legislation, company policies, standards and procedures, including control procedures aimed at mitigating risks.
• Provide financial reports to management and ensure accuracy of same including variance analysis of departmental expenditure.
• Monitor the reconciliation process on monthly basis to ensure all reconciling items are cleared timeously and accurately.
• Review General Ledger reconciliations for accuracy and ensure all outstanding items are cleared timeously.
• Review VAT reconciliation and prepayment reconciliations.
• Compile management reports and annual financial statements.
• Compile income statement explanation report and month-end templates.
• Compile reports as basis for balance sheet explanations and annual financial statement on a quarterly basis.
• Manage the implementation of financial policies and procedures and ensure adherence.
• Manage and control staff time and attendance.
• Initiate and oversee the training of staff.
• Provide reports to management on the financial health of a business (with a view to purchase/acquisition of business).
• Provide financial due diligence on our own business as well any potential investment or acquisition opportunities.

Salary: R45k to R60K
Relocation is negotiable.