Accountant

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Finance business sector, is currently looking to employ an experienced Accountant in Port Elizabeth.

A wonderful career opportunity awaits you!

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• Relevant experience or BCom Degree with Accounting III, Auditing and Taxation or similar qualification.
• Completed 3-year articles or relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in an accounting/audit practice or similar field.
• Up to date knowledge in the areas of accounting and taxation.
• Pastel Accounting.
• Knowledge of Pastel Payroll (an advantage).
• Microsoft office - Excel and Word, Windows.
• Accfin Software.
• Knowledge of Audit mate (an advantage).
• Must be able to work independently.

• Passing of relevant journals including, but not limited to, depreciation, provisions, interest, salaries, stock, instalment.
• sale agreements, interest on borrowings, provisions, accruals of income and expenditure, bad debts, etc.
• Compilation of a set of financial statements, including the appropriate notes and accounting policies, according to required accounting standards and a working paper file according to professional standards.
• Performing and completion of reviews.
• Calculate the Income Tax liability for various entities and individuals, including tax structuring.
• Reconciliations of input/output VAT to annual financial statements and trial balances.
• Compilation of financial projections and management accounts for clients.
• Communicate with the South African Revenue Services regarding outstanding taxes, returns, and balance of accounts.
• Consult with clients and provide relevant advice/information to clients when required.
• Identifying and reporting any reportable irregularities to the Partner/Director without delay.
• Perform any other duties relevant to the functions of an Accountant, and which can be reasonably expected, as requested by Management.
• Levels of complexity increase depending on quality of recordkeeping by clients, and size of clients in terms of group structures and number of transactions.