Accountant

About the position

Job Description:

Are you a seasoned Accountant looking to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking company? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a reputable organisation where your expertise will be instrumental in driving financial stability and growth. You will play a pivotal role in managing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, and contributing to strategic financial planning. This role offers a chance to refine your skills in a supportive environment, work with advanced financial systems, and collaborate closely with senior leadership. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong analytical abilities, and are eager to contribute to a thriving business, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

• Manage the accurate recording of all financial transactions in the general ledger, ensuring a true reflection of the business's financial position.
• Perform comprehensive monthly reconciliations for all bank and balance sheet accounts, maintaining consistency between internal ledgers and external records.
• Assist in the year-end audit process by preparing essential documentation and liaising effectively with external auditors.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, processing monthly additions, disposals, and depreciation journals for meticulous record-keeping.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports, including cost analysis and cash flow forecasts, to support management decision-making.
• Ensure the timely completion of all month-end closing activities.

Creditors, Payments & Forex Management:- Oversee and manage the approval and payment of supplier invoices, ensuring adherence to contractual terms and timely disbursement.- Verify and accurately process all invoices, ensuring they align with purchase orders or contracts, and resolving any discrepancies promptly.- Conduct thorough creditors reconciliations prior to processing payments for regular creditors.- Manage staff forex advance requests, ensuring accurate documentation, timely processing, and monthly reconciliation.

Revenue & System Integration:- Reconcile all invoices between BillQuick and Pastel systems, identifying and addressing any discrepancies.- Prepare and issue accurate customer statements, ensuring timely delivery to clients.- Process sub-let rental invoicing accurately and update relevant spreadsheets monthly.

Payroll & Compliance:- Provide accurate monthly payroll input, including mileage claims and leave entitlements, working closely with outsourced payroll services.- Review and confirm the payroll file before submission to ensure accuracy and error-free processing.- Ensure all payroll journals are processed correctly and that related reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.- Prepare and maintain accurate staff loan agreements and process associated monthly journals and reconciliations.

Cash Flow Management:- Monitor daily cash flow and provide weekly cash flow forecasts to ensure operational liquidity.- Maintain positive monthly cash flow and adequate reserves to mitigate financial risks.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Taxation:- Support the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts, collaborating with senior management.- Monitor actual financial performance against budgets, reporting on variances to identify areas for improvement.- Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT, PAYE/UIF/SDL, and EMP201 returns to SARS, ensuring compliance and timely filing.- Support annual income tax submissions (ITR14) and provisional tax (IRP6) filings.- Ensure ongoing compliance with SARS regulations and filing deadlines.- Assist with company secretarial requirements and corporate governance.- Support BEE compliance by accurately processing BEE transactions and maintaining up-to-date creditor BEE statuses.

Requirements:
Must-Haves:

• BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Proficiency in accounting software, with a strong preference for Pastel and BillQuick.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting principles and South African tax regulations (VAT, PAYE, ITR14).
• Proven experience in bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Demonstrated ability in managing creditors, payments, and payroll input.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with cash flow forecasting and management.
• Familiarity with company secretarial duties and BEE compliance.
• Experience in a similar industry sector.

Desired Skills:

• Financial Reporting
• Financial Accounting
• Creditors
• Cash Flow
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Taxation

About The Employer:

Our client is a dynamic and growing organisation operating within the [mention general industry based on client info, e.g., financial services, logistics, technology, etc.] sector. They are committed to innovation and excellence, fostering a collaborative environment where financial integrity and strategic growth are paramount. Join a team that values precision, efficiency, and a proactive approach to financial management.