Accountant - Cape Town Verfied

Salary Negotiable Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 13-09-2019 12:27:52 PM
08-11-2019 12:27:52 PM
Reference: 5052 DB
Area: Parow

Job Description:

Full financial accounting function up till trial balance
Manage 2 people in the accounting team
Preparation of all statutory functions in terms of SARS recons and submissions
Attend SARS Practitioner meetings
Tax preparation for submissions to Directors
Maintenance of various cash books on Pastel
Manage General Ledger reconciliations
Preparation and submission of insurance claims
Intercompany loans/transaction reconciliations
Implementation and maintenance of accounting controls
Capture client financial records on Pastel
Produce monthly management accounts
Liaise with clients regarding queries, payments, information required etc.
Manage budgets
Process relevant year end journal entries
Prepare Trial Balance
Prepare quality working paper files, which meets the standards of the Firm
Completion and submission of PAYE/UIF/SDL Returns
Completion and submission of VAT Returns timeously
Manage correctness of job costing
Training of junior staff
Maintain insurance schedules
Monitor debit order activity on bank
Maintain Pastel Partner
Manage asset register and stock

Qualifications:

BCom or similar qualification
SAIPA/SAICA articles completed
1 – 2 years post article experience as a full function accountant will be an advantage
Relevant experience with stock management/branch accounting/wholesale/sales environment will be an advantage
Qualified SAIPA member
Advanced Excel skills
Pastel Partner/Evolution
Strong technical skills in accounting
Working independently
Systems orientated
Ability to communicate effectively in Afrikaans and English (written and verbal);
Be organized, accurate and thorough;
Excellent attention to detail and numerical ability;
Problem solving skills;
Ability to function well under pressure and to manage own time and outputs;
High sense of responsibility
Be able to multitask and prioritize
Computer literate
Good communication skills
Ability to take ownership of assigned work
Deadline-driven
Efficient time management
Strong staff management skills