Company Accountant

Description:

Reports to : The Finance Manager/Finance Director
Roles: The Company Accountant will be responsible for carrying out financial accounting tasks and overseeing the Bookkeepers, Debtors, Creditors, Payroll and Costing departments
Responsibilities and Authority

Monthly management accounts preparation and reporting
Processes Management journal
Monthly VAT Reconciliation and Submission
Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies – Cost Accountant reviews
Identify and recommend cost-effective solutions
Stock Management (Financial Reconciliations)
Review and Authorise Debtors and Creditors and prepare financial Reconciliations
Review Weekley and month end Payments
Communication with Auditors
Communication with SARS and other Statutory bodies.
Ensure monthly reporting deadlines are met.
Fixed Assets control (Financial)
Any ad-hoc duties which are assigned.

Requirements:

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
BCom Accounting, or higher qualification
Minimum 3 years experience as an Accountant, audit background an advantage
Financial Accounting experience essential
Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and IFRS
Experience with accounting software, Sage X3 and CaseWare
Computer literacy, MS Excel, essential
Excellent analytical skills
Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines