Accountant ( TEMP)

About Us :

Maintaining accurate financial and tax reporting while adhering to managing and implementing of

accounting and reporting controls.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Preparation of annual financial statements for various companies

Preparation and submission of IT14’s on e-filing

Preparation and submission of provisional tax returns

Reconciliation and submission of VAT and Withholding Tax returns for

South African entities as well as foreign entities

Assist in the compilation of annual budgets and forecasts

Monthly review of bank reconciliations

Processing of monthly general journal entries and consolidation

entries

Manage and review trial balances for all reporting entities

Reconciliation of general ledgers and sub ledgers monthly and the

preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.

Compile / review monthly management accounts

Performing month end and year end accounts system closures

Liaising with various internal and external auditors

Review and authorization of payments on banking system (FNB

online)

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.

Experience

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

Transparency and honesty.

Reliability.

Positive Attitude and highly motivated

Lead by example.

Assertive and effective communication.

Sensitive to client and staff requirements and problems.

Ability to create a professional office environment

Organization and planning skills.

SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO THE POSITION

Complete self-motivation and self-starting capabilities.

Exceptional business and people skills.

Strong team abilities.

Total reliability.

Time management.

Deadline driven.

The highest level of client and business confidentiality at all times.

Ability to ensure that the standards, disciplines and procedures of

the company are strictly maintained

Results focused.

Ability to lead people and a level of business maturity

commensurate with that of a professional person.