Financial Accountant - Full Accounting Function – Milnerton

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REQUIREMENTS
  • A degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
  • Strong month-end, reconciliation and management reporting
  • Minimum 5 years relevant accounting experience
  • Experience managing a broad accounting function independently
  • Strong understanding of South African VAT, SARS and statutory requirements
  • Good working knowledge of accounting software, preferably Sage Pastel
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • The ability to work independently and meet deadlines
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to investigate discrepancies
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work with non-finance teams

The following would be beneficial:

  • Experience with multi-currency transactions and foreign supplier payments
  • Experience with customer deposits, refunds, supplier prepayments and margin reporting
  • Experience improving finance processes, reconciliations and internal controls
DUTIES
  • Manage the day-to-day accounting function for the company group
  • Own the month-end close process, including journals, accruals, provisions and reconciliations
  • Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
  • Perform bank, supplier, customer and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Maintain accurate accounts payable and receivable records
  • Support SARS submissions, VAT, PAYE and statutory compliance requirements
  • Assist with cash flow reporting, supplier payment planning, budgeting and forecasting
  • Improve accounting processes, internal controls and reporting workflows

Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience

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