Description:
Purpose of the Job:
Maintain accurate financial and tax reporting while managing and implementing accounting and reporting controls.
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting and Controls:
Prepare annual financial statements for various companies. Prepare and submit IT14s on e-filing. Prepare and submit provisional tax returns. Reconcile and submit VAT and Withholding Tax returns for South African and foreign entities. Assist in compiling annual budgets and forecasts. Review bank reconciliations monthly. Process monthly general journal entries and consolidation entries. Manage and review trial balances for all reporting entities. Reconcile general ledgers and sub-ledgers monthly and prepare balance sheet reconciliations. Compile/review monthly management accounts. Perform month-end and year-end accounts system closures. Liaise with internal and external auditors. Review and authorize payments on the banking system (FNB online). Develop, monitor, review, and implement internal accounting and related policies.Qualifications and Experience:
Qualifications:
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.Knowledge:
Extensive knowledge of computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, MS Office, and experience with a known accounting package. Cognos experience will be advantageous. CaseWare experience. Draftworx 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:
Business:
Complete self-motivation and self-starting capabilities. Exceptional business and people skills. Strong team abilities. Total reliability. Time management. Deadline-driven. Highest level of client and business confidentiality at all times. Ability to ensure that company standards, disciplines, and procedures are strictly maintained. Results-focused. Ability to lead people and demonstrate business maturity.
05 Apr 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za