Reference: 5442 DB

Job Description:

TRIAL BALANCE LEVEL
Full financial accounting function up till trial balance
Check processing of creditors and reconcile supplier accounts
Manage correct project allocations
Maintenance of various cash books on Pastel
Check all payments for accuracy and completeness
Upload payment on online banking platform
Manage General Ledger reconciliations
Intercompany loans/transaction reconciliations
Capture client financial records on Pastel for BEE procurement purposes
Assisting with BEE Reporting and other adhoc reports
Process relevant year end journal entries
Prepare quality working paper files, which meets the standards of the Firm
Monitor debit order activity on bank
Maintain Pastel Partner
Produce monthly management accounts
Prepare month end file for Senior Accountant to sign-off.
Assist with accounting function in other group entities where necessary.
MANAGE THE FOLLOWING
Manage 3 people in the accounting team
Training of junior staff
Implementation and maintenance of accounting controls
Liaise with clients regarding queries, payments, information required etc.
Completion of PAYE/UIF/SDL Returns
Completion of VAT Returns timeously
Manage asset register and stock
Maintain insurance schedules
COMPLIANCE
Preparation of all statutory functions in terms of SARS recons and submissions

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 year diploma in accounting
SAIPA will be and advantage
2 – 5 years post article experience or 5 years’ experience in the full function of a Assistant Accountant
Advanced Excel skills
Intermediate Word and Outlook skills
Solid Pastel Partner knowledge
Ability to communicate effectively in Afrikaans and English (written and verbal);
Construction, manufacturing and/or FMCG experience a must