Accountant - Randburg x 2 - Trust accounts exp. is

Accountant

Role

The Accountant will be responsible for maintaining records of financial transactions and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

General Bookkeeper tasks:

Balance general ledger by preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.

Create and distribute IRP5s.

Capture and submit statutory returns relating to Tax, UIF, SDL, and OID, CIPC

Deal with any possible SARS queries (e.g., penalties and interest, unprocessed returns, refunds, tax clearance, etc.).

Staff advance approval

Ensure that all the information requested for auditing is available.

Conduct bank reconciliations.

Cashflow updated

Weekly account payment checks and submissions to the bank for payment approval

Complete filing for easy document retrieval purposes.

Prepare and maintain standard and ad hoc reports and conduct appropriate audits to ensure data integrity.

Prepare monthly management accounts for 3 or more regions.

Assist with monthly tax planning for the group and administration.

Maintain Fixed Asset Register(s)

Reconciling and accounting for foreign denominated payments.

BEE audits

Debtors and Creditors:

Assist with debt collection

Understanding of debtors invoices according to invoice specifications and requirements.

Compile and distribute monthly debtors age analysis.

Debtors recovery follow up on all overdue invoices, documenting correspondence and taking the appropriate action to ensure prompt recovery.

Capture all creditor invoices received.

Manage and follow up on creditor related transactions and documentation.

Reconcile statements.

Reconcile control accounts relating to debtors and creditors.

Process credit notes and adjustments if required.

Prepare monthly payment requisitions and creditors due report.

Assist with monthly invoicing to clients across all regions

Issue Purchased Orders when authorised

Governance:

Adhere to company policy and internal processes.

Safeguard documentation and other sensitive information for confidentiality reasons.

Abide by set timelines.

Adhere to all statutory provisions and financial acts.

Calculate and record statutory returns.

Establish and maintain an efficient filing system for all hard and electronic copies of documents.

Client and Vendor Management:

Professional communication and interaction with client.

Liaise with clients, build and develop relationships.

Escalate un-solved client queries and complaints.

Assist any individual internal/external with regards to financial queries and processes

Additional:

Handle additional administrative and accounting tasks as required.

No Criminal Record

Clear Credit Record

Skills and experience you bring to the role:

Diploma or degree in Accounting or Business Administration will be advantageous.

At least 3 years previous experience in an accounting environment. Bookkeeping to balance sheet essential.

Experience with legal account collections is beneficial

Trust Accounts knowledge if highly beneficial

Must have valid driver s license and own reliable transport.

Knowledge of VAT regulations.

Great time management skills.

Confident in building strong working relationships.

Strong Excel, Word, Google Sheets and Outlook skills.

Experience working on Xero would be advantageous

Salary - R50 - R60kpm