Financial Accountant

Company : Pty

Job Type : Full Time

Centurion, South Africa

Job Description - Financial Accountant

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a Financial Accountant to join our client based in Centurion.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining
accurate accounting records, performing month-end accounting functions,
preparing reconciliations, ensuring statutory compliance, and supporting
management with financial reporting.
This position
requires an individual who is able to work independently and confidently manage
deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
The ideal candidate will
be capable of managing the accounting function through to trial balance with
minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:

Financial
Accounting:

Prepare and process monthly journals.
Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
Maintain the fixed asset register.
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
Assist in preparing management accounts.

Tax and Compliance:

Prepare VAT reconciliations and assist with VAT
submissions.
Assist with EMP201, EMP501 and other SARS
submissions.
Prepare supporting schedules for tax and audit
purposes.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and
company policies.

Accounts
Receivable and Payable:

Prepare customer and supplier reconciliations.
Review outstanding debtors and creditors.
Assist with debt collection on arrear debtors.
Assist with payment preparations.
Allocate receipts and payments.

Reporting Ad Finance Support:

Assist with daily cash flow updates.
Assist with monthly reconciliations and reports.
Compile audit files and supporting documentation.
Assist with financial analysis and ad hoc projects.

Requirements

Qualifications:

BCom Accounting, BCom Financial Accounting, BAcc or
equivalent accounting qualification.
Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles (advantageous).

Experience:

5+ years’ experience.
Sound understanding of accounting principles.
Experience preparing financial statements/management
accounts.
Exposure to VAT, payroll, taxation and audits.
Experience working with multiple companies/entities
will be advantageous.
Experience with Sage 50, Sage Pastel, CaseWare or
similar accounting software will be advantageous.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.

Skills and Competencies:

Strong technical accounting knowledge
Excellent reconciliation skills
High attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Good planning and organizational skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Strong communication skills
Professional and ethical approach
Ability to work independently while contributing to
a team

Technical Skills:

Microsoft Excel (Intermediate)
Sage 50/Sage Pastel (advantageous)
CaseWare/Draftworx (advantageous)

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