Accountant / Independent Reviewer

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Main Objective:

Assist with the smooth running of the Group by attending to the work assigned below efficiently and ensure that this work is completed correctly and timeously.

Main responsibilities and accountabilities:

Monthly accounting capture (Pastel Accounting, Sage Pastel, Xero, Pastel Payroll):

• Capturing of supplier invoices, customer invoices and Bank statements
• Ensure accurate bank reconciliations
• Preparation and submitting of VAT201 returns on e-Filing
• Payroll – preparation of payslips on Pastel payroll
• Preparation and submitting of EMP201 returns on e-Filing
• Preparation of Management accounts for discussion with owners
• Preparation and submitting of EMP501 returns – on Easyfile
• Prepare cashflow and budget
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and depreciation journals accurately
• Return of Earnings – Calculate and submit on e-Filing
• Letter of Good Standing
• Registration with different tax departments
• Attend to SARS queries and follow up with SARS on various matters

Annual Financial Statement Preparation (CaseWare) (Compilations and Independent Reviews):

• Loading of clients Trial Balance into CaseWare
• Agreeing balance sheet balances to supporting documents
• VAT201 returns recon to turnover
• Recon of Employee costs as per Ledger to payroll reports
• Preparation of Income Taxation Recon before SARS and Ledger
• Preparation of Fixed Asset Register if not done by the client
• Requesting and reviewing the CIPC and shareholders reports and ensure entity is still registered as “in business”
• Requesting and reviewing the Tax Clearance Certificate and reporting back to owner’s reasons why declined or approved
• Drafting of the financial statements
• Completing and balancing of the Tax Computation on the financial statements
• Drafting of Report to Management regarding concerns found
• Communication with owners and bookkeepers
• When issues / problems found – being able to review the situation and found the solution quickly

General Accounting Duties:

• Assisting with stock counts - and completing audit working papers
• IT12 returns – preparation of return on Tax Planner and e-Filing from information requested and received from tax payer
• IT14 returns – preparation of return from the signed financial statements on e-Filing
• IT12T – preparation of return from the signed financial statements on e-Filing
• Any other assistance to clients need of reconciliations / certificated of turnover for landlords

Knowledge competencies:

• Must be computer literate.
• Proficient in Xero Accounting, PaySpace, SimplePay
• To be competent in understanding an entity’s reporting requirements and the importance of providing relevant, accurate and complete information in meeting the entity’s reporting requirements.
• Communicate clearly and professionally to all levels of Management.
• Must have an understanding of the job requirements.
• Must have a SA driver’s license.

Personal competencies:

• Constantly kept abreast of changes in the industry and able to interpret these changes to the benefit of the firm and clients.
• Accountable, responsible, delivery orientated.
• Able to use professional judgment and be objective.
• Exercise initiative within the boundaries set by the firm.
• Uphold ethics and values and act with integrity at all times.
• Be innovative and adaptable.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Ensure professional and positive attitude at all times.
• Display excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) to all levels.
• Self-motivated, driven and determined.
• Ensures attention to detail and quality of output.
• Is methodical, diplomatic, can handle conflict and has good people management skills.
• Work productively and in a challenging environment.
• Team player.
• Work independently.

Experience and qualifications:

• Obtained a relevant accounting degree
• Completed SAICA articles with a mid-tier audit or accounting firm