Bookkeeper / Accountant

Reference: PTA003832-JB-2

Explore career growth in a finance team that prioritises accuracy, team culture, and a professional work environment. Duties & Responsibilities

Be responsible for the day-to-day financial administration of multiple group companies, ensuring accurate financial records, regulatory compliance, timely reporting, and efficient financial operations. This role offers exposure to a wide range of accounting, taxation, and financial reporting functions within a growing financial services group.

A key summary of the role is outlined below.  A more comprehensive job specification with full details is available after initial contact and a successful CV review.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Operations

• Process daily supplier and creditor payments.

• Create and maintain banking beneficiaries.

• Load daily and ad hoc payments across allocated companies.

• Perform bank reconciliations.

• Maintain accurate financial records.

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.

• Assist with treasury administration and cash management.

• Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Process monthly accounting transactions for allocated entities.

• Prepare monthly management accounts.

• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.

• Prepare VAT calculations and reconciliations.

• Assist with billing processes and debtor statements.

• Prepare information for month-end reporting.

• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements.

• Support the annual external audit process by preparing schedules and resolving audit queries.

• Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Prepare and submit VAT returns.

• Prepare provisional tax calculations.

• Manage SARS eFiling administration.

• Resolve SARS queries, disputes and registrations.

• Ensure compliance with applicable tax legislation.

• Cash Flow & Treasury Support

• Assist with cash flow management.

• Monitor intercompany funding requirements.

• Assist with banking administration.

• Financial Planning & Business Support

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting.

• Support financial modelling and analysis.

• Assist with financial reports for management.

• Support new business initiatives and finance projects.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting or related field.

Experience

• 3–5 years' experience in bookkeeping or accounting or post articles

• Experience preparing management accounts.

• Experience with VAT and provisional tax.

• Experience with accounting software (Xero, Sage Evolution).

Salary

• The proposed salary for the role is R20k - R32k per month - the final offer will depend on qualifications, experience and skills.

Package & Remuneration

R 20000 - R 30000 - Monthly