FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT SOUTHERN SUBURBS
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4 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This role is suited to a detail-focused and analytical professional who thrives in a structured environment and is passionate about maintaining strong financial governance and reporting standards.
Reporting to the Finance Manager the successful candidate will collaborate closely with the wider finance team to ensure accurate financial processing regulatory compliance and effective internal controls across multiple entities.
Benefits
Strong Multi-Entity & Group Accounting Exposure
Leadership & Team Development Experience
Advanced Tax & Compliance Experience
Strategic Cash Flow & Treasury Management Skills
Core Responsibilities
Handle and review complex accounting transactions across various entities within the group.
Prepare and manage accruals reconciliations and journal entries in line with reporting timetables.
Review monthly management accounts compiled by junior finance staff.
Provide guidance support and ongoing training to junior team members assisting with daily operational queries.
Oversee reconciliations including intercompany accounts loans bank accounts customers and suppliers.
Review payment batches customer invoicing age analyses and related documentation before final processing.
Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and controls.
Liaise with general office personnel regarding operational requirements such as maintenance repairs and office supplies.
Monitor daily cash flow across all entities to ensure operational liquidity and manage surplus funds through money market investments where appropriate.
Prepare VAT reconciliations and finalise VAT submissions.
Submit EMP201 returns and ensure timely settlement.
Ensure accurate posting of payroll journals within Xero.
Perform tax calculations including provisions and applicable allowances.
Maintain full tax compliance for all entities and manage any related audits or queries.
Submit COIDA documentation timeously and secure Certificates of Good Standing.
File Annual Returns and Beneficial Ownership declarations.
Maintain updated Share Registers and company resolutions.
Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements and supporting audit schedules.
Compile detailed working papers and liaise directly with external auditors to ensure audit readiness.
Ensure adherence to internal financial policies procedures and all relevant statutory requirements.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
BCom degree in Accounting or Finance (professional designation advantageous).
5 years relevant accounting experience ideally within SME NGO financial services or fund management environments.
Strong working knowledge of accounting systems such as Sage Xero or QuickBooks.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
Solid numerical and written communication skills.
Experience in supervising junior staff and working within multi-entity or group structures is advantageous.
Practical knowledge of taxation and statutory platforms (SARS e-Filing UIF Workmens Compensation COIDA).
Exposure to B-BBEE or empowerment structures would be beneficial.
Benefits
Benefits
Strong Multi-Entity & Group Accounting Exposure
Leadership & Team Development Experience
Advanced Tax & Compliance Experience
Strategic Cash Flow & Treasury Management Skills
Required Skills:
Core Responsibilities Handle and review complex accounting transactions across various entities within the group. Prepare and manage accruals reconciliations and journal entries in line with reporting timetables. Review monthly management accounts compiled by junior finance staff. Provide guidance support and ongoing training to junior team members assisting with daily operational queries. Oversee reconciliations including intercompany accounts loans bank accounts customers and suppliers. Review payment batches customer invoicing age analyses and related documentation before final processing. Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and controls. Liaise with general office personnel regarding operational requirements such as maintenance repairs and office supplies. Monitor daily cash flow across all entities to ensure operational liquidity and manage surplus funds through money market investments where appropriate. Prepare VAT reconciliations and finalise VAT submissions. Submit EMP201 returns and ensure timely settlement. Ensure accurate posting of payroll journals within Xero. Perform tax calculations including provisions and applicable allowances. Maintain full tax compliance for all entities and manage any related audits or queries. Submit COIDA documentation timeously and secure Certificates of Good Standing. File Annual Returns and Beneficial Ownership declarations. Maintain updated Share Registers and company resolutions. Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements and supporting audit schedules. Compile detailed working papers and liaise directly with external auditors to ensure audit readiness. Ensure adherence to internal financial policies procedures and all relevant statutory requirements.
Required Education:
Qualifications & ExperienceBCom degree in Accounting or Finance (professional designation advantageous).57 years relevant accounting experience ideally within SME NGO financial services or fund management working knowledge of accounting systems such as Sage Xero or to advanced Microsoft Excel numerical and written communication skills.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- SRP systems
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Accounting Software
- Hyperion
- Financial Report Writing
- GAAP
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Regulatory Reporting
- Account Reconciliation
- SOX
- Financial Analysis
