Accountant: Pretoria East

Purpose:To be responsible for the accounting function of 3 to 4 entities within the Group which will be overseen by the Group Finance Team.

Purpose statement
Service the various company’s accounting needs

Job objective
Assist with monthly information, including budgets and management accounts and support Financial Manager in carrying out the responsibilities of the accounts department.

Key areas of responsibility:
People
o Contribute to the financial team’s overall action plan as per set work activities

Processes
o Prepare and process monthly journals
o Review and journalise fixed asset register
o Review and post cashbooks prepared by the bookkeeper
o Prepare and issue invoices for loan accounts
o Balance loan accounts and prepare payments
o Collection of intercompany invoices/debtors
o Complete management accounts for allocated entities
o Prepare management information as requested
o Monthly income verification file
o Monthly balance sheet recons
o Calculate submit and pay VAT for allocated entities
o SARS audit/queries
o Complete and submit annual tax returns for allocated entities
o Provisional and annual tax calculation, submission and payment
o Compile annual financial statements for allocated entities
o Assist auditors with any audit queries
o Compile annual budget for allocated entities
o Apply for tax clearance certificates for allocated entities
o Ensure that all tax affairs are up to date for all allocated companies with SARS
o Complete and review monthly dashboards for allocated entities
o Provide assistance/training to bookkeeper
o Review weekly payments prepared by the bookkeeper
o Support the Group financial manager and Group Accountant in carrying out the responsibilities of the accounts department at a Group level

Technology
o Apply systems and tools as provided
o Adhere to the company’s IT and security policies
o Experience on working in Sage Evolution would be an advantage

Finance /Growth
o Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
o And preparation of management information

Critical Competencies:
Knowledge required
o Accounting principles and practices
o Proficiency in relevant computer skills in Sage Evolution, Excel and Word
Skills
o Advanced communication
o Analytical
o Attention to detail
o Strategic thinking
o Leadership
o Accuracy
o Planning and organizing
o Problem analysing
o Problem solving
o Team work
o Focussed
o Good communication skills
o Follow processes and procedures
o Methodical
o Coordination
Other
o Work overtime when necessary
Qualifications and requirements:
Degree in Accounting or equivalent
Articles at a registered TiPP or ToPP provider
Minimum 3 years’ experience in accounting

Short-listed Candidates will be contract