Description:
A fast-growing finance and technology company operating across multiple Southern African countries is revolutionizing personal lending by offering products through online, mobile phone, and branch channels. Supported by strong shareholders and a board with extensive experience in entrepreneurship and lending, the South African entity is seeking a diligent and motivated Financial Accountant to join the team. This role is ideal for a recently qualified finance professional eager to learn and grow within the business.Key Responsibilities:
- Process accounting transactions in Xero and oversee month-end close-offs.
- Maintain trial balances and ensure compliance with IFRS and group policies.
- Assist with internal and external audits, including SARS, VAT, Income Tax , and Provisional Tax.
- Accurately classify VAT transactions and update income/deferred tax computations.
- Supervise and manage supplier invoice processing, supplier ledger, payments, creditor reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.
- Prepare and manage monthly management accounts , balance sheet, and petty cash reconciliations.
- Maintain fixed asset register, depreciation journals, and conduct physical asset verification.
- Perform bank reconciliations and file VAT 201 returns.
- Oversee salary journals and reconcile salary control accounts (EMP201).
- Ensure alignment between Xero and the loan management system.
- Provide support to group accountants and financial managers as needed.
- Complete and submit statutory documents for NCR as required.
- Support ad-hoc banking and administrative requirements.
Requirements:
- A BCom or Honours Degree in Accounting or Financial Accounting.
- Completion of a SAIPA/SAICA training contract and qualification as a SAIPA/AGA.
- Knowledge of IFRS and tax principles.
- Proficiency in MS Excel/Google Sheets; experience with Xero is a plus.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Strong ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills.
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For more information, contact:
Angelique Jardim
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
Requirements:
- Process accounting transactions in Xero and oversee month-end close-offs.
- Maintain trial balances and ensure compliance with IFRS and group policies.
- Assist with internal and external audits, including SARS, VAT, Income Tax , and Provisional Tax.
- Accurately classify VAT transactions and update income/deferred tax computations.
- Supervise and manage supplier invoice processing, supplier ledger, payments, creditor reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.
- Prepare and manage monthly management accounts , balance sheet, and petty cash reconciliations.
- Maintain fixed asset register, depreciation journals, and conduct physical asset verification.
- Perform bank reconciliations and file VAT 201 returns.
- Oversee salary journals and reconcile salary control accounts (EMP201).
- Ensure alignment between Xero and the loan management system.
- Provide support to group accountants and financial managers as needed.
- Complete and submit statutory documents for NCR as required.
- Support ad-hoc banking and administrative requirements.
- A BCom or Honours Degree in Accounting or Financial Accounting.
- Completion of a SAIPA/SAICA training contract and qualification as a SAIPA/AGA.
- Knowledge of IFRS and tax principles.
- Proficiency in MS Excel/Google Sheets; experience with Xero is a plus.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Strong ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills.
14 Apr 2025;
from:
careers24.com