Senior Accountant

• Handle SARS efiling submissions and administration as well as liaising with tax authorities address queries effectively.
• Facilitate the filing of annual returns and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements such as EMP501 and EMP201.
• Prepare IT14 tax returns and handle all related tax obligations efficiently.

Reporting

• Prepare financial statements such as the balance sheet income statement and cash flow statement which provide an overview of the company's financial position performance and cash flow.
• Prepare specialized reports such as inventory reports cost analysis reports financial performance dashboards and adhoc reports requested by management or other stakeholders.

Auditing

• Assist in preparing documentation for external auditors and compile audit findings and recommendations into reports for management and stakeholders.
• Work closely with external auditors providing them with access to financial records answering inquiries and addressing any requests for additional information.
• Assist auditors in conducting tests of controls and substantive procedures to verify the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Ensure that all audit documentation is properly maintained and organized including working papers schedules and supporting evidence

Payroll

• Execute the endtoend payroll process accurately and timely ensuring all employees are paid correctly and on schedule.
• Input and maintain employee data in the payroll system including new hires terminations salary changes and benefits deductions.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies to ensure accuracy of payroll data and financial reporting.
• Generate payroll reports for management HR and accounting purposes providing insights into labour costs headcount and other key metrics.
• Assist with internal and external audits of payroll records providing documentation and explanations as needed to ensure compliance with audit requirements

General

• Submit CIPC returns and perform related duties to maintain compliance with corporate governance standards.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts to support financial planning activities.

Knowledge of:

• Must have knowledge and experience of SAGE Accounting packages.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.
• SARS efilling.
• Must have Payroll experience and worked on payroll software (Sage Professional Payroll Advantage)
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Deadline driven individual who can work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in financial accounting or similar.
• Minimum of 5 years accounting.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.