Senior Accountant - Temp (Fixed-Term Contract – 3 Months)(African Female)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

PURPOSE OF JOB
Maintaining accurate financial and tax reporting while adhering to managing and implementing of accounting and reporting controls.

Preparation of annual financial statements for various companies.
Preparation and submission of IT14’s on e-filing.
Preparation and submission of provisional tax returns.
Preparation and submissions of Dividend Tax Returns.
Reconciliation and submission of VAT and Withholding Tax returns for South African entities as well as foreign entities.
Assist in the compilation of annual budgets and forecasts.
Monthly review of bank reconciliations.
Processing of monthly general journal entries and consolidation entries.
Manage and review trial balances for all reporting entities.
Consolidation of entities for Funds managed.
Reconciliation of general ledgers and sub ledgers monthly and the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
Compile/review monthly management accounts for all reporting entities.
Performing month end and year end accounts system closures.
Preparation and submission of quarterly reporting working papers for group reporting.
Liaising and preparing reports for management.
Liaising with various internal and external auditors.
Review and authorization of payments on banking system (FNB online).
Develop, monitor, review and implement internal accounting and other accounting related policies.
Assist with the preparation of packs for board meetings and subcommittee meetings of the board.

Qualifications
B. Com Honours or bachelor’s degree in accounting (B. Com)
Articles will be advantageous.

Experience
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in an accounting/reporting role.
Staff management experience will be advantageous.
Group reporting, taxation and consolidation experience.

Knowledge
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have extensive knowledge of Computer Skills: Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel, MS Office as well as experience on a known accounting package.
Cognos experience will be advantageous.
Case Ware Experience
Draftworx Experience

IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS
Transparency and honesty.
Reliability.
Positive Attitude and highly motivated
Lead by example.
Assertive and effective communication.
Sensitive to client and staff requirements and problems.
Ability to create a professional office environment
Organization and planning skills.

SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO THE POSITION
Complete self-motivation and self-starting capabilities.
Exceptional business and people skills.
Strong team abilities.
Total reliability.
Time management.
Deadline driven.
The highest level of client and business confidentiality at all times.
Ability to ensure that the standards, disciplines and procedures of the company are strictly maintained
Results focused.
Ability to lead people and a level of business maturity commensurate with that of a professional person.