Senior Accountant - Cape Town
R
300000-360000
per annum
Cape Town, Western Cape
Cape Town,
Western Cape
more than 14 days ago
29-03-2018 8:17:22 AM
24-05-2018 8:17:22 AM
Excellent opportunity for an experienced professional. Are you looking for a dynamic yet professional company to develop and grow your skills in? If you answered yes, then this Senior Accountant role could be just what you have been waiting for! Please note the position is based in the southern suburbs in Cape Town.
Qualification:
Accounting related Degree
Completed SAIPA Articles
Skills & Experience:
Post Article experience an advantage
Good communication skills and interpersonal skills
Work under pressure
Accuracy and attention to detail
Job Description:
Accounting function:
Responsible for full accounting function, and preparation of monthly accounts up to full trial balance (using Pastel).
Preparation of monthly management accounts for review by Finance Manager.
Monthly cashbook processing in Pastel.
Preparation of journals and passing journals in Pastel.
Management of accounting clerk(s) (up to three max, generally 1), reviewing their work each month and ensuring accuracy of their transaction processing.
Assistance with preparation of annual financial statements.
Finalize financial records for annual audit, and assist with liaising with Auditors.
Implementation of accounting systems and policies. Continuously monitoring and flagging system issues, and identifying potential improvements to systems.
Cash Flow:
Assist in compiling monthly cash flow forecast.
Assist with managing daily cash flow and bank accounts of various entities (multi-currency – EUR/GBP/USD/ZAR).
Forecasting:
Preparation and review of annual budgets.
Compare budgets to actual and follow up on variances.
Compliance and secretarial:
Prepare VAT reports before submission to SARS.