Accountant

Requirements :

B Com Degree in accounting (Minimum)

3 years or more relevant experience

IFRS

Tax Act (Vat, tax & customs)

Microsoft Office (excel advance, Intermediate Word)

Responsibilities :

Assisting with external and other audits

Company related tax (Vat, tax & customs, etc)

Treasury & forex responsibility

Compile ad-hoc Financial information

Forecasting

Balance sheet Reconciliation preparation

Financial management :

Review of departmental Income Statement expenses and investigating / resolving variances

Practice good Corporate Governance

Reporting / General Ledger :

Manage Provisions and Accruals

Preparation and processing of journals

Compile Stat SA reports

Ensure all local reporting requirements are met accurately and timeously

Ensure all aspects of the business are accounted for properly and in accordance with IFRS for SMEs

Preparation of Balance Sheet Reconciliation

Treasury :

Preparation of daily cash reports with 12 months cash forecast

Daily update of FX rates in accounting system (iScala)

Revaluate foreign creditors, debtors and bank accounts

Manage Forex risk & Purchase Foreign Exchange Contracts (FEC's)

Manage the issuing, recording, reconciliation, replenishment, safeguarding, and accounting of petty cash

Company Tax :

Preparation and submission of VAT returns

Assisting with preparation of annual tax packs, provisional tax calculations etc

Audits :

Assisting Preparation, the Audit File including all reconciliations, Balance Sheet Accounts and supporting documentation

Creditors :

Capture foreign invoices

Prepare reconciliation for payments

Reconcile foreign bank accounts monthly

Maintaining of foreign creditors Masterfile (Add suppliers and update suppliers information)

Fixed assets :

Maintenance of fixed assets register and tax assets register

Calculation of deprecation and wear and tear for all assets

Competencies Required :

Adaptability

Building and Maintaining Relationships

Communication

Financial Acumen

Integrity

Results Orientation

Ability to complete projects timely (deadline driven) and accurately is critical

Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects

Systematic Problem Solving & Decision Making

Be able to work independently and with a team

Be able to work in overtime or put in extra hours when required