Accountant - - Johannesburg

Responsibilities:

Financial Transactions

Perform day-to-day financial administration and bookkeeping activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger entries.
Prepare month-end journals including prepayments, accruals, provisions, bank reconciliations, and cashbook processing.
Reconcile debtors and creditors including preparation of weekly and monthly reconciliations.
Manage payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely payment of salaries, deductions, and benefits.
Manage fixed asset register.

Financial Reporting

Create and analyze financial reports including cash flow, profit and loss statements, and budgets, and report on any irregularities.

Budget Monitoring

Monitor budgeting and forecasting for the business including project costings.
Conduct regular financial reconciliations and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
Provide assistance and input to business leaders to contribute to project and product budgeting and cost optimization.

Regulatory Compliance:

Perform and manage statutory requirements including Tax, VAT, and PAYE ensuring compliance and timely submissions.
Update on changes in tax regulations.
Coordinate CIPC submissions, ensuring compliance with company registration and reporting requirements.

Audit Support

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations.
Continuous Improvement Stay updated with changes in financial regulations and ensure compliance with CIMA or SAIPA standards.
Create efficiencies in financial management and financial operations through process improvement, automation, and artificial intelligence.

Business Administration

Involvement in any ad hoc strategic or operational tasks required to assist business leaders and directors.
Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the administration of the business.

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree with Accounting as a major and good academic results.
PGDA or similar preferable.
Entry level role 0-2 years experience.
Understanding of technology systems and exposure to accounting software advantageous.

Skills:

Good entry-level accounting capability.
Competent in using Excel.
Excellent numerical skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an agile, fast-paced, team-centric environment.
Well-developed analysis, problem-solving, critical thinking, organizing, planning, and the commitment to producing accurate accounts.

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