Financial Manager

Financial Manager

Pay: R30 000,00 per month depending on experience

Education:

• Accounting or Bookkeeping Certificates / Degrees / Diplomas (Required)

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

As part of our IT business, you will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the companys financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full accounts function up to Trial Balance.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting principles.
• Process and reconcile bank transactions, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, including invoicing, expense tracking, and payments.
• Ensure all financial transactions are properly documented and categorized.
• Accounting Advisory to management.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts where requested.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Liaise with the external accounting officer regarding annual financial statements.

• Process payroll and ensure accurate recording of salaries, benefits, and deductions.
• Submit PAYE Returns including EMP201s & EMP501s as well as IRP5 preparations.
• Prepare and submit bi-monthly VAT returns, ensuring compliance with SARS regulations.
• Maintain compliance with tax requirements and submit Income Tax & Provisional Tax Returns.
• Director Remuneration and Loan Account management.

• Generate financial reports to provide insights into business performance including cashflow analysis.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes by maintaining financial data accuracy.

• Assist with Stock management and ensure stock procedures are followed
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register.

• Utilize bookkeeping software such as Quickbooks Online and other relevant tools to streamline financial processes.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement in financial operations.
• Ensure best practices are followed in financial record-keeping and reporting.

• Ensure compliance with company BEE status
• Assemble and update employment contracts from templates
• Update customer contract schedules, keep a renewal register
• Ensure all contracts have valid signed agreements
• Document Management

Ad-hoc Duties:

• Training of assistant staff in junior accounting functions regarding purchase orders, stock management and invoicing

Person Specification:

We are looking for a candidate who is:

• Experienced: Minimum of 3 years experience in bookkeeping, with knowledge of Payroll, VAT and Tax.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in Quickbooks Online is important.
• Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple financial tasks accurately.
• Organized & Reliable: Able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Proactive & Self-Motivated: A problem-solver who takes initiative and enjoys improving processes.
• Team Player: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and manage one junior financial assistant.

• We have a positive work environment and wonderful friendly staff.
• We love celebrating birthdays and treats are provided
• Great opportunity to learn more about the IT industry.