Primary Purpose:

To ensure that the accounting function within the company group is aligned to statutory requirements and executed in a timeous pace.

Reports to:

Financial manager

Key Performance Indicators:

1. Journals

• Record and review journal entries in accordance with IFRS.
• Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded and properly classified.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts monthly.
• Support the annual financial statement process.

2. TAX

• Support full tax function
  • Income tax calculations and returns for the company.
  • Check PAYE calculations and returns for payroll.
  • Provisional tax calculations and returns for the company.
  • VAT calculations and returns.
  • Competent to attend to all SARS correspondence.
  • Filing of notices of objections and suspension of debt on e-filing.

3. ADHOC

• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual variance analyses on income and expenses vs forecast, budget and prior year.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation, transaction reports and explanations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
• Work closely with other departments to provide financial insights and support.
• Assist with special projects and ad-hoc analyses as required.

Requirements

1. Minimum qualification required for this position:

• bachelor's degree accounting finance or related
• Affiliations to SAICA, SAIPA, ACCA, CIMA, and SAIBA are preferred.

2. Minimum experience required for this position:

• At least 5 - 7 years’ experience of accounting up to trail balance, with sound technical tax knowledge.
• Prior experience on Standard Bank Business Online preferable.
• Experience with Pastel Accounting, Xero Accounting and E-filing and accounting up to trail balance is not negotiable.
• Own reliable transport.

3. Behavioural skills required for this position:

• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to think critically.
• Interpersonal Skills – Good Communication and Presentation Skills.
• Teamwork

4. Technical Skills:

• Computer literacy – Pastel Accounting, MS Office, Intermediate Excel, Xero accounting.
• Driver’s license