Accountant - Monthly

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Short Summary of the purpose of the role:

Processing of accounting records onto a computerized accounting system resulting in an accurate and complete set of books. Compiling of management accounts for companies, close corporations, trusts and sole proprietors and monthly working paper file. Calculation of VAT. Completion of VAT return. Liaising with clients directly.

Academic Qualifications Required:

Matric with Accounting at Higher Grade

BCom degree or equivalent degree with Accounting III and taxation

Completed SAIPA articles

OR

More than 6 years of experience in an accounting practice

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills: Be able to converse in English/Afrikans/Xhosa (advantageous)

Report writing skills

Time Management

Problem solving skills

Organisational skills

Competencies

Strong Accounting, knowledge

Decisive and accurate

Ability to prioritise

Ability to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment

Experience

Six years plus relevant accounting experience

Required Computer Packages:

Pastel

Xero

Dext

Microsoft office

Greatsoft (not compulsory)

Key Duties and Responsibilities – Key Performance Indicators:

• Initiate the processing of client information cheques, receipts, sales invoices, purchase invoices
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Processing and reconciling of Petty Cash and cash control accounts
• Keeping of a fixed asset register
• General journals – e.g., depreciation, provisions, interest, salaries, stock, etc.
• Process journal entries e.g., new instalment sale agreements, interest on borrowings, provisions, accruals of income and expenses, bad debts etc
• Distinguish between finance and operating leases
• Reconcile debtors and creditors statements
• Correct accounting treatment on disposal of assets (property, plant & equipment) and investments.
• Calculation of VAT
• Completion of VAT returns
• Liaise with the client re payment of the VAT
• Reconciliations of input/output VAT to trial balances
• Compiling and discussing with the client of monthly management accounts
• Administrative duties – e.g., checking of VAT status on e-filing after submission of return
• Uploading of relevant documents in case of SARS VAT Verification
• Compliance with the firm’s System of Quality Management (SOQM), policies and procedures.
• Compliance with the firm’s Employee Code of Conduct which consists of the firm’s HR policies, SAICA, IRBA and IESBA Codes of Conduct.

Other duties:

Ad hoc duties as requested by the Office Manager and Directors.

Work Complexity:

Complex level of accounting considering the above. Difficulty rate according to individual capabilities

Level of Independence:

Work independently but work is reviewed by Assistant Manager or Manager