Accountant

Reference: DUR003541-IK-1

The Accountant will be responsible for carrying out the full financial function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with statutory requirements, and supporting business decision-making through financial analysis. Duties & Responsibilities

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar role.

• Strong knowledge of IFRS / IFRS for SMEs.

• Experience on Xero & Pastel essential.

• Completed Articles (SAICA / SAIPA preferred, but not essential).

Key Responsibilities

• Month End Close Process:

• Prepare and post all month-end journals (accruals, prepayments, depreciation, payroll, financing charges).

• Ensure all transactions for the month are completely and accurately recorded.

• Review trial balance for completeness and accuracy.

• Process monthly payroll for clients.

• Prepare VAT for client review.

• Prepare monthly accounts pack (income statement/balance sheet/tax provisions).

• UIF and ROE submissions (beneficial).

• Balance Sheet Reconciliations:

• Bank accounts.

• Trade receivables and payables.

• VAT reconciliations.

• Maintain fixed assets (depreciation, additions, disposals).

• Payroll accounts (PAYE, UIF, SDL).

• Tax computations.

• Reconcile intercompany loan accounts.

• Prepare amortisation schedules for financed assets and lease liabilities.

• SARS Submissions and Tax:

• EMP 501 bi-annual and annual submissions and reconciliations.

• Attend to preparation for SARS verifications (Income tax, PAYE, VAT & Provisional tax).

• Handle SARS submissions (VAT201, EMP201).

• Computer Literacy should include the following:

• QuickBooks

• Simple Pay

• SARS e-Filing.

• Sage Online.

• Excel.

Package & Remuneration

R340 000.00 per annum (cost to company)