Financial Accountant

Description
Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.
Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?
We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

You will be responsible for the financial accounting function transactions processing of the allocated countries in the portfolio in accordance with IFRS, IAS, and relevant GAAP for the respective countries. General Ledger reconciliations form multiple companies and currencies. Tax, VAT, Reverse VAT, Withholding Tax calculations, submissions and reconciliations. Filing payroll and benefits (National Health Insurance, Pension Fund contributions, UIF etc.) and ensuring reconciliation and compliance. Vendor payments, cash flow forecasting, journals and journal adjustments, provisions and accruals, and other ad hoc duties in support of the Finance Team.

Role Responsibilities:

• Tax submissions & Reconciliations (VAT, WHT, Payroll Taxes)

• VAT / Reverse VAT – Calculate and reconcile VAT and submit for approval by Tax Manager

• WHT – Calculate and Reconcile WHT where applicable and submit for approval

• PAYE – Submit and reconcile PAYE filings with respective Revenue Authorities

• GL Accounts Reconciliations

• Reconcile General Ledger Accounts (Income statement and Balance Sheet)

• Properly document reconciling items with source documents

• Clear reconciling items (current and legacy)

• Financial Accounting

• Accurately account for bank transactions in accounting system

• Perform bank reconciliations on a weekly basis for all bank accounts in the portfolio
• Capture petty cash expenses and reconcile monthly
• Overhead AP Invoice Coding to GL account, project, phase and task
• Allocation of project and overhead costs in line with accounting policies
• Properly account for accruals and prepaid expenses
• Process General Ledger journal entries
• Month end transaction processing and month-end close procedures
• Intercompany invoicing processing, reconciliation and checking
• Year-end transaction processing and financial year-end procedures

• Assist external auditors with supporting documents and audit queries

• Cashflow forecasting

• Collection and compiling of information from Country Manager and accounting records to accurately forecast cash flow requirements Employees/Payroll support

• Ensure monthly payments and recon lists are done and submitted to service providers for Medical Aid funds, Provident Fund etc.

Minimum Requirements
Matric

B.Com Accounting Degree

5 years work experience

Skills And Characteristics

• Software Skills

• Accounting software packages for SMME or large entities

• Excel: Strong knowledge of Excel and Excel functions and formulas including V/H/Xlookup, IF functions, Pivots, Index, Match, Search, Left/Right/Mid, Tables.

Macros/VBA/Table Queries/Power Query advantageous.

• Data extraction and summarisation techniques
• MS Office Applications (Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, etc.) Advanced

• Deltek Vantagepoint ERP / Project Management ERP systems (Highly Advantageous)

• Personal Skills

• Academic Accounting Qualification NQF 6 or equivalent or relevant work experience

• Knowledge of proper document retention and filing of documents for audit purposes
• Interpersonal and communication skills with management and colleagues
• Ability to assist and trin others
• Problem-solving skills – self motivation and creativity
• Ability to understand complex accounting and financial issues
• Knowledge of local regulations and laws applicable to finance and taxes
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to own a problem and take active steps to resolve it
• Adapt very well to changes & environment
• Good planning & organizational skills
• Deadline driven & ability to work under pressure

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment and work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups in South Africa.