Description:
Hire Resolve’s client, a leading company in the financial services and wealth management sector, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join their team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic environment where you will be responsible for maintaining and reviewing accounting records, ensuring financial accuracy, and contributing to strategic financial management. If you have a strong background in accounting, financial reporting, and compliance, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.Responsibilities
General Accounting & Financial Management
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Maintain and review accounting records.
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Review cash books, bank reconciliations, supplier reconciliations, and fixed asset registers.
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Process non-routine/complex journal entries and review journal entries posted by the bookkeeper.
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Prepare reconciliation schedules for complex account balances and review those prepared by others.
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Ensure accuracy and completeness of transactions in accounting records.
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Oversee intercompany and related party transactions and ensure accurate reconciliations.
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Prepare necessary financial calculations.
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Review payroll information with supporting documentation.
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Ensure adherence to financial instructions from Group management.
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Review customer and supplier age analysis and address discrepancies.
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Prepare accurate management accounts, including budgets, forecasts, and supporting schedules.
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Develop management information reporting templates.
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Maintain revenue calculations and supporting documentation.
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Validate system-generated revenue calculations against approved sources (agreements, contracts).
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Oversee outstanding customer collections.
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Update and maintain summaries of assets under management.
Procurement & Supplier Management
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Review primary source documents for procurement.
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Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, budget limits, and Levels of Authority.
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Verify completeness of supporting documentation.
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Monitor and enforce supplier payment terms.
Treasury & Financial Soundness
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Review functions performed by the bookkeeper.
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Ensure validity, accuracy, and completeness of weekly and long-term cash flow preparations.
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Monitor financial soundness, including liquidity, cash holdings, capital adequacy, and solvency.
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Authorize payments and manage banking platform beneficiaries, if required.
Taxation & Compliance
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Prepare VAT reconciliations and supporting documentation.
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Maintain reconciliations of balances due to/from SARS.
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Prepare tax computations for monthly reporting and annual financial statements.
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Prepare and submit Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT) returns.
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Address audit queries and maintain valid tax clearance.
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Ensure timely tax payments and compliance with relevant regulations.
Audit & Year-End Reporting
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Provide auditors and Group management with requested financial information.
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Prepare annual financial statements.
Strategic & Special Projects
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Execute and monitor assigned projects.
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Participate in meetings and contribute to strategic discussions.
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Provide detailed analysis and subject matter expertise in policy and strategy development.
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Train and mentor peers and subordinates.
Requirements
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Degree in Accounting or equivalent (BCom or BCompt (Acc)).
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Accountant I: Completed articles or 5 years’ experience in bookkeeping/accounting.
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Accountant II: Completed articles and 3 years’ experience in bookkeeping/accounting OR 8 years’ experience in bookkeeping/accounting.
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Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
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Proficiency in SAGE X3, Excel, Outlook, and Word.
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Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
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Understanding of taxation, compliance, and audit processes.
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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Excellent planning and organizational skills.
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Ability to follow processes and procedures effectively.
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Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
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Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
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Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
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Methodical, focused, and structured approach to work.
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Team-oriented with an active learning mindset.
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Flexibility to work outside normal working hours when required.
Benefits
- Market-related salary
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Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today
- Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: gustav.vogel@hireresolve.us
- Please use " Accountant " as your subject line when applying via email
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise
Requirements:
-
Maintain and review accounting records.
-
Review cash books, bank reconciliations, supplier reconciliations, and fixed asset registers.
-
Process non-routine/complex journal entries and review journal entries posted by the bookkeeper.
-
Prepare reconciliation schedules for complex account balances and review those prepared by others.
-
Ensure accuracy and completeness of transactions in accounting records.
-
Oversee intercompany and related party transactions and ensure accurate reconciliations.
-
Prepare necessary financial calculations.
-
Review payroll information with supporting documentation.
-
Ensure adherence to financial instructions from Group management.
-
Review customer and supplier age analysis and address discrepancies.
-
Prepare accurate management accounts, including budgets, forecasts, and supporting schedules.
-
Develop management information reporting templates.
-
Maintain revenue calculations and supporting documentation.
-
Validate system-generated revenue calculations against approved sources (agreements, contracts).
-
Oversee outstanding customer collections.
-
Update and maintain summaries of assets under management.
-
Review primary source documents for procurement.
-
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, budget limits, and Levels of Authority.
-
Verify completeness of supporting documentation.
-
Monitor and enforce supplier payment terms.
-
Review functions performed by the bookkeeper.
-
Ensure validity, accuracy, and completeness of weekly and long-term cash flow preparations.
-
Monitor financial soundness, including liquidity, cash holdings, capital adequacy, and solvency.
-
Authorize payments and manage banking platform beneficiaries, if required.
-
Prepare VAT reconciliations and supporting documentation.
-
Maintain reconciliations of balances due to/from SARS.
-
Prepare tax computations for monthly reporting and annual financial statements.
-
Prepare and submit Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT) returns.
-
Address audit queries and maintain valid tax clearance.
-
Ensure timely tax payments and compliance with relevant regulations.
-
Provide auditors and Group management with requested financial information.
-
Prepare annual financial statements.
-
Execute and monitor assigned projects.
-
Participate in meetings and contribute to strategic discussions.
-
Provide detailed analysis and subject matter expertise in policy and strategy development.
-
Train and mentor peers and subordinates.
-
Degree in Accounting or equivalent (BCom or BCompt (Acc)).
-
Accountant I: Completed articles or 5 years’ experience in bookkeeping/accounting.
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Accountant II: Completed articles and 3 years’ experience in bookkeeping/accounting OR 8 years’ experience in bookkeeping/accounting.
-
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
-
Proficiency in SAGE X3, Excel, Outlook, and Word.
-
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
-
Understanding of taxation, compliance, and audit processes.
-
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
-
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
-
Ability to follow processes and procedures effectively.
-
Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
-
Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
-
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
-
Methodical, focused, and structured approach to work.
-
Team-oriented with an active learning mindset.
-
Flexibility to work outside normal working hours when required.
- Market-related salary
-
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today
- Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: gustav.vogel@hireresolve.us
- Please use " Accountant " as your subject line when applying via email
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise
- Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: gustav.vogel@hireresolve.us
- Please use " Accountant " as your subject line when applying via email