Financial Accountant

2 months ago

Cape Town, South Africa ABC Worldwide Full time

Job Summary

Provides financial information by maintaining and reconciling accounts and preparing reports.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Fixed Asset Month-end Reporting

  • Ensure that all fixed asset purchases are recorded correctly in the general ledger and the fixed asset sub module reconciles to the general ledger on a monthly basis within the month end deadline
  • Accounts for the movement of fixed assets including the transfer & disposal of assets
  • Ensures that all assets are accounted for in terms of the accounting policy
  • Ensure that no weaknesses are raised by the internal or external auditors’ reports

 

General Ledger Close

  • Raise month end close journals which are accurate and complete within the month end deadline
  • Monthly review of Income Statement ensuring accuracy and completeness
  • Preparation of Monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations within the specified deadlines to ensure that the balance sheet is accurate and complete
  • Resolve Balance Sheet reconciling items before Month End
  • Ensure that no weaknesses are raised by the internal or external auditors’ reports

 

Income TAX & VAT Returns Compliance

  • Prepares monthly tax computations and raise related journal entry
  • Preparation of Income Tax Returns
  • Preparation of Provisional Tax Payments
  • Preparation of VAT returns taxation
  • Ensure that Taxation compliance requirements are achieved within legislation deadlines

 

Financial Statements & Compliance

  • Ensure that annual financial statements are completed within the agreed timeframes
  • Prepare annual statutory accounts and returns in accordance with relevant legislation
  • Keeps abreast on changes in international accounting standards and advises key stakeholders of changes
  • Ensures that records to meet legal & tax requirements are maintained
  • Maintains a sound internal control environment
  • Maintains accounting controls by following policies and procedures; complying with relevant legislation
  • Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed
  • Liaise with external auditors
  • Ensure that all information is readily available for review by the auditors within the agreed timeframe
  • Ensure that no material errors or exceptions are identified by the auditors
  • Resolution of auditor issues in a timely manner

 

Ad Hoc

  • Reviewing and releasing of supplier payments on a timeous basis
  • Reviewing and approving of supplier invoices on the Procurement Portal

 

The above is not limited and can change to better compliment the company, as it evolves

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BComm Degree

 

MINIMUM WORKING EXPERIENCE

At least 3 – 5 years’ experience in an Accountant role

 

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES / KNOWLEDGE

  • Computer literate
  • Proficient on Microsoft Excel
  • Financial Background
  • Knowledge and experience in South African tax law
  • Fixed Asset Register knowledge and experience
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

 

SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Attention to Detail
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Effective prioritization and quick problem-solving orientation is a requirement to achieve multiple departmental deliverables on a timely basis in a fast-paced category
  • Highly organized, with the ability to adapt to change
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Work independently as well as in a team
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines

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