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Senior Accountant

Last update 2024-10-12
Expires 2024-11-12
ID #2361988442
Free
Senior Accountant
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town,
Modified September 26, 2024

Description

A dynamic and innovative company in Diep River, has an excellent opportunity for an Accountant to join their team. This role is integral to the finance department, offering a challenging yet rewarding opportunity for the right candidate. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 – 5 years’ experience.

You will be responsible for the following:

Full accounting function ability to take over/assist where necessary

Suppliers, Customers, Banking (Cheque, Credit Cards, Petty Cash), Fixed Asset Register, Insurance, Payroll

Setting up, improving, maintaining effective financial controls and statutory compliance

Set up and Preparation - monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts

Assist with statutory submissions e.g. DOL, CIPC, SARS

Contribution to the daily functioning of the finance team and its performance

Assisting the Financial Executive with ad-hoc assignments

Identify areas to streamline current processes to improve efficiency & implementation thereof

UIF submissions

Monthly payroll schedules, reconciliations and EMP201 submissions

Bi-annual / annual EMP501 reconciliations

Processing and reconciling bank statements, debtors and creditors

VAT reconciliations, submissions and credit pushes

Assist in the preparation of presentation reports for client meetings

Drafting, reviewing and assisting with annual financial statements for individuals, companies and trusts

Work independently on client portfolios

Monthly processing of small clients (CC’s & Companies)

Weekly/Monthly update of wages/salaries for clients

Calculation and preparation of EMP201, VAT201, ITR12 & IT14

Accounting work in relation to Annual financial statements (general journals, provisions journals, asset register updates and depreciation journals, VAT reconciliations and tax calculations)

Preparation of financial statement

Communicate with clients and handle inquiries

Qualifications:

Matric/Grade 12 Certificate

Bachelor Degree in B. Com / B. Acc / B. Compt Accounting / B. Tech / National Diploma

Articles not needed

4 - 5 Years accounting experience

MS Office (Intermediate Excel working experience) & Pastel

Skills:

Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite

Good communication skills and able to work well with a diverse team (Afrikaans & English)

Deadline orientated and work well under pressure

Attention to detail

Excellent time management skills

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Accounting degree or equivalent with minimum 5 years’ relevant experience

Confident and independent individual who is a fast learner

Team player

Ability to use own initiative and work with minimum supervision

Able to work flexible working hours (overtime when/if needed)

Able to work under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines

A strong entrepreneurial ability

An ability to think logically

Be accurate in execution of duties

Be highly computer literate – Accounting packages

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

If you are interested in this opportunity, apply with your most recent resume & supporting documents.

Please note should you not receive a response from us within 7 working days; kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We wish you all the best.

Job details:

Job type: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Salary type: Monthly
Occupation: Senior accountant

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