Accountant ( TEMP)

About Us:

Maintaining accurate financial and tax reporting while adhering to managing and implementing accounting and reporting controls.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Preparation of annual financial statements for various companies.
2. Preparation and submission of IT14’s on e-filing.
3. Preparation and submission of provisional tax returns.
4. Reconciliation and submission of VAT and Withholding Tax returns for South African entities as well as foreign entities.
5. Assist in the compilation of annual budgets and forecasts.
6. Monthly review of bank reconciliations.
7. Processing of monthly general journal entries and consolidation entries.
8. Manage and review trial balances for all reporting entities.
9. Reconciliation of general ledgers and sub ledgers monthly and the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
10. Compile/review monthly management accounts.
11. Performing month-end and year-end accounts system closures.
12. Liaising with various internal and external auditors.
13. Review and authorization of payments on banking system (FNB online).
14. Develop, monitor, review and implement internal accounting and other accounting related policies.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

B. Com Honours or bachelor’s degree in accounting (B. Com). Articles will be advantageous.

Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in an accounting/reporting role. Staff management experience will be advantageous.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have extensive knowledge of Computer Skills: Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel, MS Office as well as experience on a known accounting package. Cognos experience will be advantageous. Case Ware Experience. Draft Worx Experience.

IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS:

1. Transparency and honesty.
2. Reliability.
3. Positive attitude and highly motivated.
4. Lead by example.
5. Assertive and effective communication.
6. Sensitive to client and staff requirements and problems.
7. Ability to create a professional office environment.
8. Organization and planning skills.

SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO THE POSITION:

1. Complete self-motivation and self-starting capabilities.
2. Exceptional business and people skills.
3. Strong team abilities.
4. Total reliability.
5. Time management.
6. Deadline driven.
7. The highest level of client and business confidentiality at all times.
8. Ability to ensure that the standards, disciplines, and procedures of the company are strictly maintained.
9. Results focused.
10. Ability to lead people and a level of business maturity commensurate with that of a professional person.