Financial Accountant

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT Durbanville Cape Town Western Cape

R45k to R55k Per Month (Negotiable based on qualification and years of relevant experience)

Our client a reputable Marketing and Media company is seeking a numerically strong and technically sound Financial Accountant to join their dynamic team of finance professionals.

The ideal candidate is a highly organised problem-solver with excellent time-management skills and a strong emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail. You are analytical by nature and thrive in a fast-paced creative and innovative environment.

You are a natural leader with a strong sense of urgency when it comes to meeting deadlines and you are equally comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

This role reports to the Financial Manager and offers opportunity for further development and career growth within the organisation.

Main Purpose of the Role:

To manage and maintain accurate company records up to trial balance and to assist with the monthly Management Reports as well as all VAT related duties for the Group. Further to this provide support to the Finance Manager and the team with regards to audits and other accounting functions.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
SAIPA or CIMA completed articles is advantageous
Matric/Grade 12 with Maths and Accounting
Minimum 2-3 years post articles experience gained within a relevant financial accounting role or similar position ideally gained within the media digital fintech consulting
Experience working with intercompany transactions
Strong knowledge of IFRS and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Income tax and VAT Laws knowledge advantageous
Proficient with Excel (pivot tables V-LOOKUPs etc.)
Proficient with MS Office

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Function:

Reconciling submitted EMP 201s 501s to payroll 12m report
Correct processing of staff related expenses - loans repayments deductions
Accurate and complete processing of all applicable recharges
Processing of monthly fixed re-occurring invoicing and journals ie Management fee

charges bonus provision

Manage intercompany debtors and creditors - offset and balancing intercompany

loans monthly

Payments:

Loading and verifying of bi-weekly payment run whilst following the Company process

for payment authorization

Ensure salary payments are successfully made - Standard Bank Business Online
Credit card payment process from start to completion
Treasury function - managing cashflow need between accounts and Call account to

maximise interest receivable

Commissions:

Accurate timeous completion sign off and distribution of commissions for payroll

SARS:

Submitting EMP 201s
Calculating VAT and submitting VAT 201s
Supporting in the EMP 501 submissions with the HR department
Dividend tax submissions to submit and pay timeously.

Reporting:

Timeous communication of appropriate Business Unit and addressing of queries
Accurate timeous completion sign off and distribution monthly compilation pack

Audit:

Assisting and managing of the compilation of the audit files
Managing the audit process throughout ito queries and samples supported by the FM
Knowing and understanding the accounting policies we apply.

To apply for this role please email updated and detailed copy of your CV to Nicole Spamers:

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT Durbanville Cape Town Western CapeR45k to R55k Per Month (Negotiable based on qualification and years of relevant experience)Our client a reputable Marketing and Media company is seeking a numerically strong and technically sound Financial Accountant to join their dynamic team ...